"Bishop." Byles paused as he heard a dreaded voice from behind. Esmond seemed to manifest out of the shadows of the small temple Byles had been after finishing his work.
Byles analyzed Esmond for a while, his eyes going narrow. "Esmond Underwell I assume. I was under the impression you wouldn't be here."
"The Emporer's safety is my priority, to not come would be foolish. Would you join me for a conversation?" Esmond asked getting a nod from Byles. The two old men quickly left the temple, walking in silence.
It wasn't a long walk when Emsond opened the door to a small cafe. It was full but seeing a bishop and someone who must have been of considerable wealth walk in, the owner quickly prepared a private table.
"I assume you didn't invite me out as a friend?" Byles ordered a water before asking.
