"Eat shit, Gordon," Myers huffed out of frustration. His companion chuckled, letting go of his friend. Gordon would consider it a prank gone well while Myers had dropped everything he had smuggled and had his knife ready to use.
"Sorry, sorry," Gordon said with a smirk. He picked up a few things. "Couldn't help it."
Myers rolled his eyes. "Clearly," he said with a small chuckle. Gordon picked up a small tied leather bag, throwing up and catching it again. Something jingled on the inside and it sounded expensive.
"Whose the client?" Gordon asked.
"Some old man. He wanted me to bring it back here. He refused the cargo," Myers stated. He grabbed the rest of the things, hugging them in his arm. "I have not looked to see what it is." Myers began walking, the mud below him staining his dark black boots brown and disgusting. His white shirt was practically stained tan by now, his black bottoms dusted. He cleared his throat.
"Any news?" He asked. The pair had walked long enough already that they reached one of many hideouts within the city. Scaling the walls was never an option for a smuggler, so small tunnels and hidden passageways had been dug out years ago. They were no longer in use by the city, so when it became housing for criminals... it was used to do more criminal activities.
Gordon shook his head, taking the belongings out of Myers' hands and beginning to lay them out on the beaten wooden floors of the quiet building. It was towards the south entrance of the establishment and was basically abandoned and had been for years.
"Actually..." Gordon inhaled. "Your lady friend."
Myers cocked a brow as if to ask what his friend meant.
"Freya has found out some interesting news." Gordon said. Another familiar smirk was plastered on his face which normally didn't mean anything good.
"Like..?" Myers questioned, throwing up his hands to gesture with them.
"You'll see later."
"Seriously?"
"Serious as ever."
Myers shook his head. The two talked for a while before a few hours had gone by. Soon, someone barged into the room. Myers had gone for his knife, quick to react, but relaxed when it was an acquaintance. He sighed softly.
"Someone's lookin' for ya Myers," the man said.
"And when has that ever stopped me from finding them first?" Myers questioned sarcastically.
"This is serious. Word of royalty."
Myers turned to Gordon who stood beside him, almost in disbelief.
Avenn.
Could it be? Years apart? Her father could never allow her visiting. He shook his head. "What realm?"
"Sun."
Myers hummed softly to himself before he would exit the delapatating building, rushing out of the doors. Myers was quick to find himself in one of the many taverns. Guards were quick to grant Myers permission to enter them as he was someone who was on "good behavior". He did his work and of course his other work. He figured staying within the high walls of Ithab'kar was better than no roof or food at all. At least here he was respected.
Familiar faces had observed Myers. To most he was a figure, to others he was an enemy, and some barely even a friend but got along decently well. His reputation was always wavering but Myers figured to keep his enemies closer than his friends.
"Myers," a feminine voice said. Myers looked up from the booth he sat at, shaking his head.
He inhaled. "Freya."
"You've heard the news?" She asked. Myers shook his head.
"Sounds like you really wanted to tell everyone but me." Myers tone had grown quite stern. Avenn... or Enny as Myers would call her, was a former close friend before her father ordered exile on him. It ruined him, and he had never stopped thinking about her since. As much as he wanted to move on... something inside him was forever drawn to her.
"You sound offended." Freya shifted across from him.
"Huh, I wonder why," Myers said harshly. "You know, at first it was fun but now all you do is just get on my nerves and get in my head."
"Oh Myers..." Freya's eyes wandered for a moment before meeting his. "You know all I want to do is help you." She reached for his rough and calloused hand, dirty and rough. Hers were gentle and soft and could never hurt a fly as much as she claimed she could.
Fallen angels stayed fallen when they lose their power.
Myers didn't say anything. Freya pleased him when he needed it but it wasn't in the way he had ever craved. He was never attracted to her the same way he was with Avenn. Sometimes he wished he had never tried anything with her. Never befriended her. Never got close with her. At least then he'd never have to feel this ache of longing inside of him. He could feel Freyas eyes burning into his own, but he didn't bat an eye.
Especially not when he saw who entered the building.
A rush of memories flooded his mind, and Myers was quick to rise to his feet. She looked so grown now. Would she even recognize him? He inhaled, quick to approach and keep her as far away from the slobs that were the criminals he had been running a much with for the past years. He wished they would be meeting under different circumstances.
When he got close, he smelled the familiar aroma that followed her around like her shadow. Almost like how he did all those years ago. A breath of fresh air among the dirt and shit that littered the streets. Her hair was still as messy and free as he could remember and her eyes seemed to be even more delightful than before. He could feel his chest get warm and his eyes feel more and more wide than before as he took in her appearance. He was unsure of what to say.
"Whose this?" Freya had appeared seemingly out of nowhere. She was teasing and Myers knew that. The man ignored her before he looked at her, his gaze hardening with distaste. He grabbed Freya by the arm and moved her to the side.
"You say a fucking thing - and I mean anything - I will tell everyone here what you are and you would not like that." Myers was stern and stiff, waving a finger at her.
"Aww Myers you're so cute when you're being stern," Freya said with a bright smile, looking at the princess up and down. She was quick to dismiss what was in front of her. Myers knew she could care less as she did with most things.
"I mean it."
"Whatever you say boss," she said and walked out, quick to push past the princess. Myers was quick to look at Avenn.
"Why are you here?" He was quick to ask.