Ned and Sasani parted away after strolling around the central market, which made Ned scoff to himself since he couldn't afford items he needed to buy. Like vials of potions, temporary weapons, since he only has a handful of gold left.
Under the sprinkle of rain, Ned decided to walk back to Forgotten Pint. He determined that by walking, he could reach the tavern faster than carriage. But, after he turned to a street with shops and people passing by, he sensed that something was following him among the hundreds of people in the plaza.
Ned turned to an alley to his right. The front of the building was bustling with people, but behind that, the true nature of every city revealed. Gloomy, especially under the rain. Both humans and rats strolled the dark alley waiting for someone to toss them coins, not much, but a single bronze coin was enough for them to get by the day.
