Everyone here was focused, either standing or sitting in various places, engrossed in their tasks. Hearing someone enter, a few people glanced up. Realizing it was a stranger, they quickly lowered their heads again, as if every wasted second was a significant loss.
This was the Artifact Forger Institute of the Great Cathedral, where most of the cathedral's Artifact Forgers worked, created, learned, and exchanged ideas.
"Alka? What brings you here?"
Gami wiped the grime from his face and hands, set aside his work, and walked over. This was also where he worked and studied. Akka had visited once before, having come specifically to find Gami on that occasion.
Gami followed Alka out the door. After all, it was too noisy inside—not a good place for a chat, and they would disturb others.
In the small courtyard, Alka leaned against a tree branch, looked at Gami, and asked, "I want to know how I can see the Archbishop. Andre and Bobby have run off somewhere."
