"Yes, I have been occupied with family matters and duties with the Guild."
Anper's silvery gaze darted past her while seeking an escape route. The retainer who had taken the woman's purchased fabrics had melted away into the crowd. It left just the two of them standing awkwardly amid the flow of night market-goers.
"Family? Yes, matters like those do require our utmost attention."
Lirades stepped closer with a casual enough posture. The elderly woman's voice dropped in a semblance of privacy despite the bustling crowds around them.
"I've noticed quite a few members that seem similarly occupied. Strange coincidence, that."
"We all have responsibilities."
"Indeed. Though some responsibilities seem to take certain sets of elders in rather unusually similar directions."
