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“She would most certainly, yes. Elizabeth and I both have that in common, I guess you could say; our desire to find something greater out in the world. Explore what else is out there,” Will nodded with a smile. “I think you’d be very good at it, you certainly have capability. I have, definitely. I don’t think that I ever thought I would stay in France for the rest of my life, either. I may end up there eventually, but I do want to travel. Being here is just a stop along the way.” Raising a brow, Will nodded. “If you wouldn’t mind.”

“Is that so? I see it in Elizabeth, though I guess I don’t really know you well enough to say anything on your part. But finding something greater is always exciting. Who wants to get trapped in one place fro the rest of their lives? That’s too constricting.” He shrugged, “Thank you. You want to travel? Where you would travel to? Around Europe or elsewhere?” Zach always wanted to go to Asia, though it seemed so distant from where he was now. Motioning the bartender over, Zach ordered another round. “How are you William? Enjoying yourself here? Met anyone new -- exciting?

“Exactly. Better late than never.” He replied with a small smile. “I have two younger sisters. One of them is here. Have you met a Felicity-Anne Fitzherbert?” He asked, setting his drink down. “I don’t believe I’ve met any of them. And I think that sounds perfect. To us and our reclusive habits.” Konrad replied, cheersing the drink.

“Felicity-Anne? Not sure I have met her, though if she is newest, I wouldn’t have. I guess I’ve been too locked away to notice. But my brother is here, I think. Don’t talk to him, he doesn’t mean well. The name is Anthony, don’t forget that.” He explained, hoping that the guy didn’t run into his brother. “So do you like it here? Met anyone you like?”

“I didn’t think so, but I haven’t seen you since that night we drank on the roof. I had a nasty hangover the next day. You have to promise you’ll write, or something. I’m going to miss you,” Emily frowned. “I’m happy for you, though. It sounds like fun, honestly. You’re right, doing the same old thing gets boring. When are you leaving? Do we have time for one more rendez-vous?” 

“Not necessarily. I’ve just been a bit of a recluse.” He replied, taking a sip of his whiskey. “I’m from the small kingdom of Corona just off the coast of Germany. And you?”

“I’d like to think I have been as well. But that’s okay, we are here now. Right?” He shrugged before picking his glass up and taking a sip. “Corona? Why does that sound familiar? Do you have siblings? And I am from France, if you know the Beast family, I am friends with them. Well --” he paused, picking up the glass and holding it out. “To us, may we stop hiding ourselves away. How does that sound?”

“Well certainly if you ever do decide to visit, I’m sure my sister would be thrilled. She’ll miss you, certainly. Oh, really? That’s quite the change… is that what you’re looking for, something different? Oh—! Yes, I see. That’s brave of you. Sure, yes, I’m not entirely fussy. What are you having? I suppose I’ll just have that as well.”

“I am sure she would. I have offered her to come and visit, I bet she would like to see what the city is like. Oh I have been needing change. Something new and not relating to our home. I think saving people is what I’ve been doing now. I wasn’t exactly saving lives, but I want to now. Have you ever thought about that. Leaving this place I mean?” He questioned before drifting his attention to the glass. “It’s bourbon. Want some?”

“Right…right. Konrad.” He said, sitting down. “Is there whiskey?”

“Nice to meet you Konrad, you new?” He questioned before waving over a waiter. “Can you refill my glass please and get Konrad some whiskey. Thanks.” He instructed the man before turning back to the stranger. “So, where are you from?”

“Right you are. No one says, you just seem it. So you’re leaving for good, then? Where will you go? I don’t mean to pry, but will you be taking Chandler with you? You don’t have to answer that of course.”

“Hm, maybe I am then? I am leaving for good. Maybe I will visit, but I am not a hundred percent sure on that. It’s okay, you are only curious. Chandler will be coming with me, I wouldn’t leave my husband behind. We aren’t sure where we want to go, a hundred percent, but I am leaning towards New York City. I heard of wonderful opportunities there and I am thinking of becoming what they call someone that saves people; a firefighter. Oh and would you like a drink too?”

“I would love to. That is, if you really wouldn’t mind.”

“Well, no one should have to drink alone, so sure, why not? I could use a drink regardless. What’s got you so blue recently?”

“That is true. A drink is only fun when you have others to enjoy it with. And who says I am blue? Might just be my attitude. But I guess it’s true. Kind of sad I am leaving this place soon. Going to miss a lot of people.”

“Oh wow. You’re leaving? Forever? Where are you going?”