Chapter 34 - Goodbyes and good businesses
Their carriage passed through the busy streets of The Coins district, occasionally navigating by some of the smaller roads until they finally reached the Shields Guild's capital branch. It was a large stone building at the end of a large street that was mostly filled with carriages moving back and forth. On a sign that hung above the building's entrance was the upturned triangle with a blue shield and the handle of a sword inside that was the Guild's symbol.
"Right. I guess this is where we part ways for now," Kat said, looking out at the building. "I'll go ahead and make sure everything is set up with my replacements so you don't have to bother too much with it. Although I heard that they were busy with another job until the evening, so I'm afraid you might have to wait for a while anyway." She turned to Scarlett. "I might be able to talk the people at the branch into giving me some extra time if you need me to stay with you until then?"
Scarlett shook her head. "While I do appreciate the offer, that will not be necessary. I have some business that I wanted to carry out today, but it is nothing that requires the added protection. I believe I will be safe for now."
Kat shrugged her shoulders. "If you say so. Just don't go and get yourself into any trouble now while I'm gone."
"I believe I could say the same to you."
Kat grinned. "Yeah, maybe you could."
The Shielder stood up and opened the carriage door and Scarlett saw the coachman take a step back to avoid getting hit by it.
"Oh, sorry about that," Kat said to the man as she jumped down onto the cobbled street. It was the same older man that had driven the carriage for their trip to Ambercrest.
Kat turned back to look at Scarlett. "You know, it's been a good time. I don't usually get too many exciting jobs working in Freybrook, but this one has been something special. I hope you don't forget about me in the future when you need my help again."
"You can rest assured that there is not much risk of that happening. You are quite the memorable individual," Scarlett said to the blonde-haired woman. "Your aid has been greatly useful. You can feel free to contact me when you are available once more."
"Look who's talking." Kat smiled, then she turned around again and started walking towards the branch building. "I'm not one for long goodbyes, so I'll just take my leave here," she said with a wave. "When you're looking for the other two later you can just tell the people at the branch that I sent you and they'll help you out from there. Say goodbye to the kids for me, if you can. Bye!"
Scarlett watched her leave with an amused look. "I wish you well, Miss Breeden. Goodbye for now."