Ren stopped just outside the narrow alleyway, glancing at Thorn, Elias, and Valen behind him.
"Wait here." He said, glancing to see if anyone was watching them. "This won't take long."
Thorn raised an eyebrow. "You sure you don't want backup?"
"I'm sure. Lilith's enough." Ren replied.
"Awwwn." Lilith smiled sweetly beside him, her hand already fingering her collection of throwing knives in their hidden locations on her. "I love you too."
Thorn wretched dramatically while Valen nodded in acknowledgment, leaning against the wall. Elias folded his arms silently, watching the alley with narrowed eyes.
"Be right back." Ren turned and led Lilith into the alley.
The walls around them were cracked and moldy, the scent of mildew clinging to the air. A crooked wooden sign swung above the worn wooden door. The lettering was faded, but Ren already knew the name.
The Trash Heap.
