Chapter 19: the clans

"They actually look good. The stuff people have bought, of course," Silver remarked, scanning the items in people's hands. 

"Agreed, brother," Anna nodded, her eyes bright as she glanced at the building itching to enter inside. 

Anna paused before turning back to Melina. "And hey, I wanted to apologize for the other day," She said, her voice unusually soft. 

"Peh," Melina sneered, crossing her arms as she leaned casually against a stall. 

Anna turned toward her, frowning. "Don't be so rude!" she said, pouting indignantly. 

Melina chuckled, her tone teasing. "If you really want to make things better, you might as well buy something from my shop. You'd be doing yourself a favor." 

Anna opened her mouth to retort, but their conversation was cut short. 

"Oh my gods, Anna! Is that you?"