276: A useless Argument - Part 2

Layla wandered through the crowded streets of Verdeti, still fuming from her earlier encounter at the enchanted item shop. 

She hadn't been expecting to run into anyone she knew, but her sour mood brightened slightly when she spotted Mary among the bustling marketplace. 

Mary was casually inspecting a display of exotic spices, her demeanor as relaxed and unbothered as ever.

"Fancy meeting you here," Layla said, approaching her.

Mary glanced up with a smirk. "Done with your little shopping spree already? You look like you've been through a storm."

Layla rolled her eyes. "Don't even ask. Some arrogant jerk tried to pick a fight with me over a bracelet. I swear, the people in this city are insufferable."

Mary chuckled. "Sounds about right for Verdeti. This place thrives on chaos, after all."