With her back to him, her voice rang out impatiently;
"What's the matter newbie? You're waiting for an invitation or what? Let's go."
And thus, Nexus the alchemist/hunter/doctor surged forward excitedly, towards the new adventure that awaited him. Side by side, (but with Monica mostly in the lead), they left the cave-like bourse, and all the characters behind and poured out of the building into the afternoon sun.
The assaulting brightness outside struck Nexus' eyes in hot searing pain- very nearly blinding him.
"Damn it!"
He cursed as he pulled down his hat to protect his eyes from the sun's rays. He had been in the dark for too long. Beside him, Monica's lips sneered, releasing a long dry hiss. She was not impressed- at all.
"A little sunlight's throwing you off? You sure you in the right line of work?"
It was a trap.
She was baiting him, trying to provoke him to gauge his reaction.
