Distant Future

Events pt.2

Sin and I gathered our belongings, and set out, along with Ja'far this time around. At least someone else was with us. The trip wasn't too long the second time, which was some relief. We were greeted kindly by the other party members and were told our belongings would be taken to our rooms, which we would be then escorted to after the party. I was hesitant, but luckily I had my whip which housed Tanran, and the hairpiece that Varon transferred to once again. I made sure to dress better, especially with the fabric I was given by Rashid. Keeping my head held high, I walked alongside Sinbad and Ja'far with a calm expression.

"You seem calmer this time," Sinbad said to me in a quiet voice, I smiled to him,

"Well we have more information about the person we need to keep tabs on," I answered, he shrugged in agreeance, 

"(Y/n), will you be alright on your own?" Ja'far said in a worried tone, I smiled reassuringly at him while patting his head,

"I can, don't worry too much about me, just focus on Sinbad," I answered, to which he pouted as I patted his head.

We got to the celebration hall and parted ways. I snuck up on Rashid, to which he chuckled at my sudden appearance.

"It is lovely to see you once again, Esra," he said, I laughed sheepishly,

"Thank you, and I don't know if they mentioned when they went to invite you, but," I waved him closer, which he complied and I whispered in his ear,

"The lie is you set me free, and I'm studying to be a doctor and traders, which is why I came with Sinbad this time," to which he nodded,

"I'm glad you told me that, since it is similar to what I told them," he then said, to which I sighed in relief.

"It really is nice to see you again, (Y/n)," he whispered to me with a caring smile, I smiled back and nodded,

"Same to you Rashid, and to you too Barkak" I replied and smiled to the guard, who grinned at me, 

"Good to see you're well, it's been boring around the palace since you left," Barkak said, as Rashid held out his arm,

"Shall I escort you around, I've been told there were many doctors and healers here," he said, I nodded and sighed,

"Yeah, apparently, by what I heard, they were invited for me to talk to them, since Barbarossa seems to be taken by me," I grumbled as we walked, he nodded,

"I heard something along those lines, but I don't think I was supposed to hear," he answered as we walked around.

Sinbad and I caught each other's gaze but kept going. Rashid and I went around, and there were a fair amount of doctors and healers; I was relieved that Rashid was with me since it seemed fairly obvious if he weren't they wouldn't answer my questions, but as I asked different questions more detailed than his, the doctors and healers answered honestly. The different information was interesting to hear. We kept the encounters short, as to get through a good portion.