Fateless.

Act IV. Part III.

Toshiko walked back into his grandfather’s tea room, He briskly walked towards the door and gently slid it open.

“I can escort him out for you grandfather.” Said Toshiko.

“How polite of you,” Lars exclaimed. “Thank you for your time, sir. May the gods be with you.” He said and proceeded to bow.

Lars left the room and Toshiko turned to look at his grandfather who remained seated with a pained expression, “Are you okay grandfather?”

“Wh- What else could I be?” He chuckled as he slowly lifted his teacup with quivering hands.

“Don’t go anywhere I’ll be back soon.” Said Toshiko who then ran out of the room.

Toshiko caught up to Lars who was actually just standing in the garden. He seemed to be looking at something with much focus but he immediately turned to Toshiko as soon as he arrived