After Jay's hot shower he went to the living room and turned on the TV. He watched whatever movie was on, (a B-list drama), before going into the kitchen to see Ace.
"Hey Ace, are there any other jobs I can do?"
Jay felt slightly guilty about staying in someone else's house without paying or even helping out around there.
"As a matter of fact there is one. But I'm not sure if you're ready for it."
"What's the job then I'll decide."
Jay may have wanted to help but he wasn't going to take any chances.
"Oh it's escorting a few friends of mine to the capital."
"How far away is the capital and when is this?"
"I'll show you a map after dinner but the job is in six months."
"Hmm… Seems doable."
Ace smiled and turned back to what he was doing. Jay wondered if he should talk more or just go back to watching the drama running in the background.
*Bang!*
Jay abruptly turned to see what had just slammed open.
"I'm home! And I bought groceries so Jay be a dear and help me out okay?"
"Sure thing Jasmine!"
Jay quickly went to help Jasmine carry the bags of groceries.
"Oh dinner is pasta, does that sound good?"
"Yes."
Both Jay and Ace replied in unison. Jay helped Jasmine make the pasta while Ace started cutting the ingredients to make the sauce. Jay had a rough understanding of where things were in the kitchen and if not he asked Ace or Jasmine. The dinner was good as always and he thanked Jasmine for the dinner before heading out with Ace to the shack. They entered the shack and Ace got out the map.
"See this is where we are, and this is the capital where you'll be escorting my friends. It's not very far but the fastest route goes through the Kindle forest and they would rather arrive sooner than later."
Ace said, pointing to a big green spot. After showing where they were and how far Jay would have to go he got up and grabbed seven thin silver knives.
"Why did you get out throwing knives?"
"Why? You don't think you're properly trained to go out into the forest and protect people from monsters do you?"
Jay flushed red while he shrunk down and shook his head side to side.
"This is why I'm going to train you these few months. And believe me it won't be easy."