After spending a good while within the Balkras's residency, Nero soon left the compound; he was escorted by a vehicle to the Gutter Zone entrance, where he exited and decided to walk the rest of the way.
Now, the hours were quite late; the nightly wind blew softly about as it scattered fallen papers and other objects that littered the streets.
Nero didn't seem to mind the silence. His eyes had a thoughtful look as if he was pondering something as he walked.
'I've gotten quite the good payment, but... is it even worth it? Mother's no longer...'
As Nero's thoughts reached here, he sighed and shook his head, recalling the lively look on Elly's adorable face as she gave him his first pay smugly and spoke.
"Here's your money; you better not skip out on me next time!"
Nero chuckled at the bit as he recalled the words, his manner less gloomy as he muttered, "I suppose continuing with these lessons wouldn't be so bad."
