🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

- Come on, don't be sick.

Slowly moving towards the edge of taste, he strolled leisurely between the streets, still discreetly looking and listening around, noting the faces and figures of passersby, repeatedly changing the direction of movement and making stops in secluded places to assess the situation.

The atmosphere in the city was gloomier and more chaotic than on the day he left it; there were more members of the "Hand" on the streets, everyone was rushing somewhere, and there was no outdoor entertainment. Genza did not notice anyone following him.
The restaurant menu was unchanged, but at one of the tables, a familiar face caught the eye. The hands belonging to him waved at Sunaro, inviting him to sit down.

Added 5 minutes later

– It seems that everyone in the guild likes to joke around with me. Before, only the archmage avoided me; now, I won't see Neoria either... well, since we're here... – Kamistella's face took on its usual expression, – let's go to "Kalamandra" and eat. I don't think she's moved. In the presence of the Guild of Wonders, that would be too cowardly.

- The members of this guild have a strange sense of humor; I guess I'll never understand it.
A waitress stood at the entrance to the restaurant, looking sadly at the door.
- Is something bothering you, my lady? - Erish asked.
- Huh? No... Sorry. I used to work here, but the restaurant closed yesterday, and I guess I just came out of habit.