After the meeting concluded, everyone left, allowing Dr. Schneider to rest in bed—though he was rather reluctant to do so.
Shard gave the Female Diviner a meaningful glance, indicating his desire for a private conversation. Despite not understanding the doctor's complex hand gestures at Lakeside Manor, Miss Annette easily deciphered Shard's intended meaning this time.
Thus, Shard took a stroll near Rontgen Avenue. After standing on the street corner for a while, he saw a carriage pull up beside him, with Miss Annette beckoning him from the window to come aboard.
"Detective, what brings you here?"
Since both of their destinations were the city center, Shard boarded the carriage and it set off once again.
"This shouldn't count as taking advantage... Perhaps I should give Miss Annette half the carriage fare later?"
He thought to himself as he settled into his seat.
