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LOCATION: ADVENTURERS GUILD
MIRKEN CITY BRANCH
The Mirken City Adventurers Guild bustled with life as morning took hold.
Veteran adventurers clustered before the mission board, eyes scanning parchment with practiced efficiency. New registrants lingered near the reception desk, excitement and nerves etched plainly across their faces.
Ryan slowed as he entered.
"I must admit," he said, "this place feels smaller than the one back in the Crown Capital. Simple—but respectable."
Scarlette did not reply, already walking ahead.
Asterion spoke instead. "The Crown Capital houses the main headquarters. Branches favor efficiency."
Ryan nodded. "Makes sense."
Scarlette stopped abruptly.
"Follow me," she said. "Don't cause another trouble, Ryan."
His ears reddened instantly. "Yes."
Behind him, Asterion smirked openly now.
Ryan shot him a glare.
Scarlette approached the reception desk.
