The morning sunlight spilled across the streets as the two of them made their way through the busy district. Imperial City was completely awake.
Everyone seemed eager to finish their errands early so they could attend the largest concert in Imperial City that evening.
Miu walked beside him, shrouded in Aqua Veil, but he was getting better at seeing her silhouette. She had her hands tucked inside the pockets of her hoodie.
"You know," she muttered, "it's kind of weird having a personal bodyguard."
"You hired me," Aren replied.
"I thought you'd just stand in the corner and look intimidating," she said. "Not listen to my life's story."
Aren was about to respond when his phone vibrated in his pocket. The caller ID flashed a familiar name.
Daniel Lancier.
He answered immediately.
"What'd you find?"
Miu glanced over curiously but stayed quiet. Daniel's voice came through the speaker.
"Well, first of all," he said, "I didn't find a way inside the auditorium."
