He walked away from what he whimsically referred to as the Ghost District and hailed a carriage that swiftly transported him to his room in the lower district.
After arriving, he took a moment to freshen up, penned an acceptance letter, and took another carriage to deliver it to the owner's servant.
With some spare time, he decided to visit Lucy Hall and inquire about the progress in Victor's investigation.
Arriving at Lucy's house, he knocked, the chill in the air seeping into his bones as minutes passed with no answer.
Knocking harder, he finally heard a voice, "I'M COMING."
As the door creaked open, they settled in the living room. "Did you wait long?" she asked.
"Just a few minutes, Deafy," he quipped.
"You should've waited longer, Mr. Fancy," she teased, her pronunciation distinct.
She prepared two cups of coffee, and as they sipped, he inquired, "How's the progress with Victor's investigation?"
