Ty's admiration for Nana's ingenuity was evident in his voice, tinged with a chuckle. "That's quite smart of you, Lady Nanako. You've always been resourceful, so that doesn't surprise me much," he complimented, acknowledging her valuable contribution to their mission.
Nana, her cheeks warming with a blush, responded with a mix of pride and modesty. "Well, I did tell you all that you'd need me on this trip," she said, crossing her arms in a playful gesture of self-assurance. Her confidence, coupled with a hint of lightheartedness, added a pleasant dynamic to their teamwork.
Ty nodded in agreement, his skeletal form slightly tilting as they flew. "That's true. This trip would have been a lot more boring without you along for the ride," he admitted, appreciating her presence and the edge it gave them.
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As they approached a suitable landing spot, Ty skillfully maneuvered them towards a nearby building. Hovering about fifty feet in the air, he carefully descended onto the building's rooftop. The vantage point offered them a strategic overview of their surroundings, making it an ideal spot for planning their next move.
"I think this should be a good place to land now. We can work out our next spot to make our move from here," Ty suggested, his eyes scanning the area for potential hazards or opportunities. The city sprawled out beneath them, a labyrinth of streets and buildings bathed in the soft glow of the moonlight.
Nana, demonstrating her continued resourcefulness, pulled a small map from her dark outfit. She unfolded it and pointed to a specific route. "If we cut through these streets, we can easily pass as normal civilians until we get up towards the main capital house," she explained, her finger tracing the path they would take.
She then shared an interesting detail about the layout of the capital. "A fun fact about the capital's kingdom is that the center is touched by each of the five houses. It's like a hexagon shape, with the main house at the center. You could call it the 'main's main house'," she said, trying to simplify the complex structure of the city's ruling houses.
Ty, listening intently, couldn't help but comment on the complexity of the city's design. "That's a bit confusing," he admitted, trying to visualize the layout Nana described.
As they carefully navigated through the crowd in the 4th housing district, Ty considered a more direct route. "Why don't we just cut through the living quarters? Wouldn't that be faster than skirting around the shopping areas?" he suggested, eyeing the dense throngs of people.
Nana shook her head, her expression serious. "That's not a good idea. The kingdom has a long history of kidnappings and break-ins, especially in the living quarters. As a result, there's heightened security there. It's not just about numbers; some of the kingdom's strongest individuals are targeted in their homes, often while they're asleep. That's why they've bolstered the forces in those areas."
Understanding dawned on Ty as he ran a skeletal finger along his jawline, a gesture of contemplation. "I suppose that makes sense," he admitted, seeing the wisdom in Nana's caution.
Their conversation was abruptly interrupted when a slightly inebriated man grabbed Ty's shoulder. "What are you doing here?" the man slurred, squinting at Ty's skeletal form.
Nana muttered a curse under her breath. Ty, trying to diffuse the situation, turned to face the man. "Sorry, I think you've mistaken me for someone else," he said, hoping to gently brush off the man's attention.
However, the man's eyes widened with recognition. "No way! You're that skeleton Bracken keeps talking about!" he exclaimed, loud enough to draw curious glances from nearby passersby.
Nana halted in her tracks, a puzzled look on her face. "Who is Bracken?" she inquired, her tone laced with curiosity.
Ty, recalling the encounter, explained, "Oh, she's this pink-haired girl who was flying the train we saw when we first entered the city. We talked for a bit, and she mentioned we should go out for drinks sometime, so she could understand how a skeleton can exist."
Nana's expression shifted to one of surprise and a hint of annoyance. "And you never told me this before because?!" she exclaimed. "I would have loved to fly in that train! Wait, was she flirting with you?"