In an alley downtown.
Welt stood before Sunday and Ruan Mei, his expression grave.
"Mr. Welt, I understand why you're here," Sunday said earnestly.
"As you can see, I only returned to my hometown to say goodbye."
"Please show me some mercy and give me the chance to leave without regrets."
"But you did attack The Family," Welt said, folding his arms.
"As The Family's partners, we have an agreement with them. Dan Heng stood by while you attacked them, putting the Express at a disadvantage in our future dealings."
"Why are you only blaming us?" Ruan Mei argued.
"That Stellaron freak of yours did the same thing!"
"Besides, those fools tried to attack us first."
"Were we supposed to do nothing and let them throw us in jail?"
"..."
Welt had no good answer to Ruan Mei's explanation.
"Oti is looking for you."
Welt looked at Sunday, his voice low.
"If you go back and explain things properly, he won't give you any trouble."
"No." Sunday shook his head gently.
"I don't want anything more to do with the people here."
"The former Oak Family Head has already fallen."
"If I wanted to return to The Family, I wouldn't be wandering the streets."
"Mr. Welt, do you still not trust me?"
Welt shook his head at Sunday's question.
"It isn't a matter of trust. It's a matter of where we stand."
"Young people can afford to be carefree. I can't."
"I've seen too many despicable people."
"Their lies are as countless as the stars in the sky."
"To be safe, you must stay with us until you've left Penacony for good."
"I'm grateful." Sunday placed a hand over his chest and bowed slightly to Welt.
"I left my own hometown in a hurry, too. I understand how that feels."