Lucia and Navin looked at one another intently. They were silent, but it spoke louder of what they wanted to express.
The shop owner awkwardly handed Lucia the handkerchief she chose, as he didn't want to get involved in their internal argument.
"T-that's five silvers," the shop owner whispered with a cold sweat.
Lucia handed him a gold coin and waited for the change without letting her eyes away from Navin.
"Let's go now, Lady. We don't want to let Lord Gastone wait for long," Navin smiled and gestured for Lucia to return, but she remained still.
Lucia sighed and relaxed her body. She changed her facial expression and appeared angelic.
"Alright," Lucia stated with a smile. She took a step forward before making a surprised expression. She raised her hand and began to wave. "He's here!" she exclaimed while pointing in a specific direction.
"There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them."