By the time they stepped off the tram, the sun was already climbing high in the sky, the day slowly moving from morning to noon.
Lukas looked up at the familiar Faustian Bank branch, taking in the view. Several people moved up and down the wide steps, moving between the pillars as they went about their business.
He nodded to the two guards by the door, leading the way inside.
After attracting the attention of an attendant, they were led through the main floor to the private offices at the back, where their account manager was already waiting by the time they arrived, a polite smile on his face and a ledger open on the desk.
"Mr. Valentine. Mrs. Valentines." The man gestured to the seats across from him. "Please, sit."
They settled in, and Lukas got straight to the point.
"We're looking to make a deposit. A large one, split three ways into our personal accounts."
The account manager's pen was already moving. "Of course. How much in total?"
