03/07- Waiting

Aeliana and Kael moved to the designated waiting area, where a long queue of adventurers had already formed. The guild hall was bustling with activity—recruits and seasoned adventurers alike filled the space, some discussing quest strategies, others sharing stories of past battles. The scent of parchment, ink, and faint traces of metal and leather lingered in the air.

As they took their place in line, Aeliana found herself observing the people around her. Some were clearly veterans, clad in well-worn armor with weapons that carried the marks of many battles. Others, like her and Kael, were new recruits, gripping their freshly minted adventurer tags with equal parts excitement and nervousness.

Kael crossed his arms, leaning against a wooden pillar. "This is going to take forever," he muttered, glancing at the line ahead. "I don't see why we couldn't just sign up and leave."

Aeliana smirked. "Patience, Kael. We're adventurers now. This is part of the experience."