[Music recommendation: Eyes Shut - Liam Mairi Theme Song | Alex Heart & Phase Shift]
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After settling their bill with the elderly vendor, they crossed to the other side of the canal and searched the area.
Yet even after fifteen minutes, there was no sign of the woman Aliana had seen.
Unwilling to let the strange encounter ruin their outing, they eventually made their way to a small eatery and took a seat on its quaint balcony, which overlooked the canal and the vibrant market below.
Once their food and drinks were ordered, Gavriel fixed his attention on her. "Are you certain you are feeling alright?"
"Yes," Aliana replied with a reassuring nod. "Even though the whole thing was bizarre, I don't feel anything unusual."
"Do you remember any other details about that woman?" Gavriel inquired.
