Dunn was now living in Backlund's East Borough. Aside from occasionally working as a detective to earn some commission fees, he mostly went on missions with Daly.
He was delighted by their visit and hurried to welcome them inside and prepare drinks for them.
"Who's here?"
The two had barely entered when they heard a languid voice. Then Daly emerged barefoot from the bedroom. Instead of her usual hooded black robe, she wore pajamas, and without her strange eyeshadow and blush, her face looked fresh and beautiful. At first glance, they almost failed to recognize her.
"Oh, it's Edward and Klein."
Daly yawned. "Morning."
"Ooh~"
Both immediately turned to Dunn with expressions eager for gossip.
Dunn's face reddened slightly, but he insisted on maintaining a composed, nonchalant air. "The lease on Daly's previous place expired, and I have spare rooms here, so she's making do at my place for now. She'll move out once she finds somewhere suitable."
Klein looked at Daly and smiled. "Miss Daly, what sort of house are you looking for? There seem to be quite a few vacant places near mine."
"Hmm."
Leaning against the wall, she pinched her chin in thought. "The monthly rent can't exceed ten soli. Preferably a detached two-story house, ideally in Empress Borough, North Borough, or Hillston Borough. Free gas would be best."
Klein opened his mouth. You're not house hunting. You're making wishes!
No, you simply don't want to move out, do you?
Edward, meanwhile, marveled inwardly that Audrey's recent psychotherapy sessions with Daly were clearly working.
"Ahem."
Dunn cleared his throat. "Was there something you needed me for?"
"Here's the thing, Captain. I'm planning to visit Leonard and tell him that you and Klein aren't dead while I'm at it."
Dunn paused. "Why so suddenly?"
Edward explained again how