The two of them left the apartment and headed down the main road.
Previously, when Colin walked through the city, he would usually be lost in thought, recalling various pieces of knowledge.
Now, with Ale by his side, he could no longer just zone out.
Of course, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
Colin noticed many sights he had grown accustomed to, yet now saw in a new, unfamiliar light.
The brilliant morning sun shone down on the stone-paved road. Much of the snow had melted, and the wet patches on the stones reflected specks of golden light, as if countless Gold Coins had been scattered across the ground.
A salty sea breeze blew past them in gusts, and occasionally, a few white gulls could be seen flying over the rooftops.
The houses lining the road were mostly built of wood, bearing the marks of corrosion from the sea wind. Vines grew wherever they could find a foothold, creeping up the walls and adding a touch of green to the streetscape.
