Recruitment (3)

As Lucavion handed his ID to the guard, Vitaliara perched lazily on his shoulder, her ethereal form glowing faintly under the torchlight. The guard examined the card, his expression neutral. 

"Name: Luca. Adventurer rank: D. A swordsman," the guard read aloud before nodding and sliding the ID back across the counter. "You're clear. Head straight, you will meet with Captain Edran." 

Lucavion inclined his head in a gesture of thanks, his usual smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. Taking his ID, he tucked it neatly into his coat and stepped through the gates, his stride relaxed yet deliberate. 

As they passed into the bustling recruitment area, Vitaliara shifted on his shoulder, her glowing eyes narrowing as she turned her gaze toward the blonde girl exiting the room. [Isn't that the girl from the inn?] she asked, her voice quiet but pointed.