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Chapter 5: Rainy Day

Three days have gone by since the Masters last got together...

"Alrighty now that the paperwork is done, I'll be taking the check please."

"Here."

"Thank you for your business, best of luck to you."

"Thanks.."

Adam exits the Unisberg bank, to be greeted by his servants and Nightingale. Archer bowing her head, yet another common occurrence for her as of the past week.

"I apologize once again Master."

"Don't worry about it Archer, I'm fine now, and you've apologized enough." Adam says with hints of enthusiasm, but far from rainbows and sunshine.

Nightingale goes to Adam's unoccupied left side, Musashi clinging onto his right," If it is alright, I'll like to cure my misgivings by giving you an examination."

"No that's alright Nightingale, thanks for the consideration."

"We should get to walking, there's plenty of work left to be done at the new place." Ushiwakamaru steps forth.

"Right.. let's move," Adam agrees.

Master Stratos, a class act spell caster from a mage family with traces as far back as ancient Athens, now temporarily lives closer into the city, in a two story apartment complex across the freeway and the city park. Their walk from the local bank was 45 minutes, and the cafe he and the other Masters always met at was only 30 at a moderately fast pace. Had Ushiwakamaru been running, that time could be cut by ⅔ on a good day.

Eventually the group made it to their new abode. The new place wasn't as big as the last, and was one floor on the second floor, but the space was suitable enough. The only issue being that there was only one bathroom with a household of three women and on occasion four. Archer and Ushiwakamaru shared a room now and Musashi with Adam in the other.

"Ushiwakamaru could you get some cleaning supplies when you go out for groceries, especially carpet cleaner, there's a spot that kinda smells here."

"Why of course My Lord." Ushiwakamaru nods and holds up her first with resolve.

"I will go with you to inspect these supplies." Nightingale starts for the door.

"Well hold on Nightingale, you two just got back. You could at least relax for a little." Adam comes around the kitchen counter, whereas Musashi remains making bowls of soup with some fish skewers. A Musashi staple from her days as a vagabond.

"I cannot rest knowing germs persist in my immediate vicinity. In fact I'll shoot them out now." Nightingale briskly walks forward pulling out her pistol.

"Woaaah, ok yeah, I'll do what I can to keep things under control here. You can go to the store... sorry Ushiwakamaru but can you go now?"

"It is no issue at all My Lord, there is nothing like a good walk with a fine breeze and tempered sun. Are you ready to go Nightingale?" Ushiwakamaru is unzipping her jacket revealing her bare stomach as she faces the door.

"Yes, let's go." Nightingale B lines for the door, and the two exit.

Archer comes into the living room, "Is there anything I can do to help Master?"

"Ahh, not right now, thanks. Musashi, how long until the food is ready?"

Archer partially bows and then goes back into her room with the door left open.

"Mhm, I'd give it... let's say 30 minutes." Musashi grabs a knife and starts filleting the fish happily.

Adam nods and plops down on their new sofa that cost an arm chair and a leg rest's worth of cash all things considered. Not to mention the repair payments he had to make for the old place, forcing a liquidation. Now was his time to just relax and take a breather from the hectic life of a Master.