Almost half an hour had passed as Duorda and Daruun casually chatted. Duorda was nearly caught up on some of the major events of the district when Daruun glanced at the door. "No need to knock, just come in."
The door creaked open as Jack reentered and returned to his seat. A wry smile was plastered on Jack's face, and Daruun's nonchalant smile was exchanged for a shocked expression with a slightly gaping jaw. Even though Daruun had already read Jack's mind, the hero still asked, "Daruun, is it possible for me to make a pact with you?"
Duorda was left stunned and speechless as he never saw such a thing coming. But Daruun broke out in laughter, unable to control himself for a couple of minutes.
