Silence.
Kain folded his arms and let out a slow, judgmental sigh, his gaze sweeping over the more senior members of the Order—Benji, Claudia, Clara, and even Nadia.
The tension in the air was palpable as they all avoided eye contact, suddenly very interested in admiring the surrounding scenery.
Benji, looking increasingly uncomfortable, was the first to break the silence.
"W-Well, Kain, you see… It's not that we didn't want to buy those things, but, uh…" He cleared his throat awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck and desperately trying to shake off the feeling of guilt.
It wasn't like they hadn't wanted the relic supplies. If anything, everyone knew they were essential for Pathfinders operating in relics. But... they were expensive.
