Several hundred meters away, at the street corner on the east side of Saint Delan Square, Priest Augustus and Dr. Schneider walked into the square together. They moved along the edges of the street, avoiding the areas illuminated by streetlights, both looking composed:
"Doctor, I'm here to deliver an alchemical item to Shard, something I owe him. What are you here for? This area is under tight surveillance by the Church tonight, and it took quite an effort to come here unnoticed. Ah, I certainly want to give Shard a surprise this time."
Priest Augustus asked softly, looking quite pleased tonight.
"The Academy sent word at seven, instructing me to monitor this area tonight and report on the events that follow. The best surveillance spot is certainly at Shard's house, and he should lend me his window. The Academy also informed me that the Church is closely watching this area tonight, so it took me quite some effort to get here too."
