Arc of the Souls Chapter 117: Arc 3, Interlude - Solace, Part Two

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“Ah… well I got into a bit of a fight with someone.” Vani sipped on her coffee. “That doesn’t warrant violence, what happened exactly?” Evto leaned forward, adjusting his posture to fit his attentive, concerning mood over Vani. “It is sort of complicated. I will be honest with you mister-.. G-Gurmin! That’s right, I severely apologize about yesterday, but would you believe me if I told you that it’s something I have to do?” “Hm, I understood the implication, is this something you are being forced to do though?” “Yes and no, you see I am in some debt with people, possibly bad people. I know I could just work and pay up front, trust me that’s what I wanted to do…” Vani took more sips. “…But my family and them kept insisting that I should do this kind of work-.. that it would make them more money. I didn’t want to do it, I seriously could have worked for it any other way but, my parents are not very fond of me anyway and.. they too want the money.” “…” .:. She is in a sex working business, not because she wanted to but trying to pay off a debt. They wouldn’t let do it any other way, who are they . .:. “This doesn’t explain why you are so beaten up and the fact you don’t seem even troubled by it.” Evto pondered. “Oh. I am quite troubled but it’s best to keep it together as much as I want to cry out but about the bruises, I haven’t got any customers lately and that is mostly because I work an actual job discreetly. The person I go to wasn’t really pleased by that, so he took his anger out on me.” Vani scratched the back of her head. “M-mister, I didn’t come to you for monetary reasons. You see, I hardly have a place to stay, they are the ones that cover that for me but considering my circumstances, I’ll be left out for the time being.. I was wondering if you got a place I can stay at just the night.” She pressed both hands together gently. “..It would really be kind of you.” Evto was unsure, this was the first time in many years that someone had directly come to him for help, even when help was requested, it was usually because Evto had to take someone out. It’s difficult to see how he can overcome this, a girl who is facing terrible circumstances is only requesting help of kindness to him. He was a cold-blooded murderer, a hit man, a Ghost Assassin but never seen as the helping hand, the warm-hearted, a living sentinel. “Of course, you are more than welcome to stay at my place. It’s supposed to get a little cold tonight so I would hate for you to get sick.” Vani’s eyes lit up, tearing a bit to finally receive some kindness after a long time. “Thank you mister, you are very sweet.” .:. I am not sure what I am getting myself into, but I can’t just leave this poor girl on her own. The town appears nice on the outside however there is a lot more to it than it seems. .:. “Yeah- I’ll take you to my place.” The sun was shining ever so brightly, it reflected all around, the gentle breeze was soothing. Evto and Vani walked along the open path in the town, there he saw the clothing store, the owner that he helped stop a burglary, the tailor named “Daniel”. “Hm.” Evto stopped in his tracks, looking at the store from the outside. “Is it alright if I can stop for a quick shopping?” “Oh!- of course Mr. Gurmin, you don’t need to worry about me!” Vani responded happily. The two entered the store, Daniel recognized Evto from yesterday. “Kyden Gurmin! I’m so glad you decided to stop by.” Daniel greeted him enthusiastically. “I was looking into getting a new suit, think you can help me?” “Help you?? My man I will save you. Head to that corner area and I’ll get your measurements, you just gotta tell me what you are looking for.” “Oh and, I see you have company. Who’s this fine young lady?” “Mnn..” Vani felt a little nervous being seen with Evto. “This is my younger cousin; she is staying with me for a bit.” “Ah family! Well missy, you are welcome to look around or have a seat.” Vani nodded, shortly after going toward the women aisle to search through