Bartering in the City

Strolling between cafés and bars filled with people, Julius couldn't help but focus on some... bizarre shops. How could he not when red and pink lights drew attention, and men eyed their surroundings suspiciously before entering? Those exiting, however, all had bright smiles plastered on their relaxed yet flushed faces.

Intrigued, he stepped to one of them before Adam rushed before him, his arms wide open and his lips twisted. "You're too young for... this." 

"Come on, big bro. Just a quick look. I promise not to stay long." Julius circled him, too curious to give up.

However, a firm hand gripped his shoulder before Adam startled him with a roar. "I said no!"

Feeling Adam's twitching fingers almost digging into his shoulder, he shuddered. He could count the number of times he yelled at him on his fingers, and when he did, it was always to protect him.

He scratched his head and nodded. "I understand. Let's forget about those shops."