The trip from Peace Village to Hargeon town seemed painfully long. The poison mage had grabbed another random job request to keep her on the move. The distance was rather short, and could normally be reached in a few hours by simple carriage. Yet, Nemuru had chosen to walk. After a few hour’s trek in silence the scenery began to look monotonous. At least she had met Ciren, who now accompanied her.
Soon, she found herself hoping to arrive in the Port Town and ready to get back to work. Nemuru had felt particularly restless of late with these jobs babysitting, modelling and housekeeping. Idly, she wondered what it’d be like to be a more powerful mage, going on adventures.
The job appeared to be a rather strange one, buying a gift for a man's wife for him. After 25 years, didn't he have a better sense of her?
"Oy, Ciren..." She twirled the card to purchase it between her fingers. "I know ya said you didn't have much sense for it but do you have any ideas what type of jewelry would be best to put a gem in?"
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