Time for a Passport

Kyran leaned back against the wall as he watched the crowds trying to get passports. He didn't want to swim in that chaos yet. It was easier to watch. Especially with the demons acting up. They could feel all the violent emotions swirling within that mass of humanity. He watched a horned being go by. Well mostly humanity. Fiiiiightttttt!!! Ahriman groaned pushing forward. Kyran's eyes flashed red scaring a group of children that were peering at him curiously. He looked down at himself. Maybe wearing his official WFTC coat and uniform hadn't been the best idea. It drew many an eye and with the demons acting up, it was sure that someone was going to notice. Being noticed isn't that bad... Malinda hissed though it almost sounded like a purr. The snake was taking notice of all the people passing by. Kyran was grateful that the snake at least had an age limit. Those clearly under eighteen were quickly passed up. It was time to get his passport before the demons did something drastic. That wouldn't end well for him and he didn't want to get in trouble with the VPs. It might not be so bad facing off against Johann or Sol but Kyran doubted facing Ruvel or Cirven would be too much fun.

The redhead stepped forward into the crowd. It swept him away. Several people shoved him hard. Kyran grit his teeth doing his best not to retaliate. Ahriman pushed closer and closer to the front whenever someone committed an act of violence against Kyran. It was a struggle to keep the wolf from taking control entirely. He snarled at someone who brushed against his shoulder rather roughly. He quickly apologized but the person had already been swept away by the crowd. As the crowd hollowed out, turning form a mass into singular lines heading for counters, Kyran found himself much more at ease. That was until the point of a knife was pressed against his back. "This don't look much like a job, now do it?" A slimy voice said. A hand tried to slide into Kyran's pocket but he grabbed it. The man behind him struggled but quickly realized Kyran was much stronger than him. "Leggo of me, ya wankah. Your brothah sends his regards and wants to remind you that you owe him a few reports. If you don't delivah them soon... well he said you know what'll happen." The man chuckled softly. Kyran whipped around, the motion breaking the man's wrist. The perpetrator looked like a rat in human form. Not exactly the inconspicuous spy. The man screamed cradling his arm. Kyran quickly and calmly kicked the man's feet out from under him. Then he put his knee into the man's back to handcuff him. He put his lips against the man's ear. "I don't need reminders and I don't need threats. Tell that to my brother if he doesn't kill you in prison." Kyran had no doubt that the man was disposable to his brother. Otherwise Gruen would have never let the man know his identity.

Kyran got up slowly. Security was standing nearby. Kyran rolled down his glove and flashed his guild tattoo. "Caught this man trying to steal my wallet." He said, bowing slightly. Sometimes emphasis on manners paid off. He had learned that from watching Johann. "I remand him into your custody" The security officers took the man, a few of them inclining their heads to Kyran. When the redhead turned back around, he found that the entire line had moved aside for him. That was embarrassing. "I don't need special accommodation. Please, get back in line." He pleaded. This was why he wrote his books anonymously. He didn't do this kind of thing for the fame of it. The people refused to budge. Some even moved to other lines on purpose. When he realized he wasn't going to get his way, Kyran grudgingly moved to the front of the line. People clapped or patted him on the back as he passed. Apparently the man he had apprehended had been stealing unabashedly for weeks. The teller had his passport issued quickly. Kyran almost wished he had a hat to tip to her. Instead he paid her a few extra jewels for her trouble. Then he headed out the door. Now he could visit Gaia's home country with her. Or take a vacation with his girlfriend out of Fiore. There was a tinge of excitement with the thought. He wanted to go somewhere new with Gaia. Maybe even explore the world with her. And now...now it was possible. Tomorrow was a brighter day.

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