David
*Hitoshi just continues to watch Arthur.

Yeah, something's **Really** Off with him. He's acting really shifty, Hitoshi can't explain it. Again, although Hitoshi doesn't have a good feeling about this, he opts to play dumb for now. No use bringing things up that Arthur doesn't want to. He fiddles with his hands a bit, unsure of what to say or do. He doesn't want to force Arthur into a bad situation, but at the same time... Nobody acts like Arthur does without there being a good reason.*
Brian
More than enough money to spare these days he says? Perhaps Mevis was reading too much into it, but he wouldn't say the payments provided by the guild was more than enough to spare. Arthur was still a page like them, meaning he likely received the same amount of pay as well. Granted, the payment provided is more than enough to afford a fancy meal here, but Mevis was still following his previous line of thought. 
Arthur likely just came back from the guild and currently still hiding his ears. He clearly didn't want to hang around the two of them, was eating a fancy meal and seemed to fine with spending his wealth superfluously...
Mevis wracked his head for ideas, and suddenly recalled reading something similar his book of heroes. Some heroes would eat a big feast, expecting it to be their final dinner, as they set out on a dangerous quest that will likely end with them dying. Is that what happened? Did the guild assign Arthur a quest that he felt will lead to his death? Did he try hiding his ears so that he could evade people who knew him so he wouldn't need to explain that situation? Was that why he was being so distant? Was he trying to make himself look like an asshole so that incase he died, those he left behind wouldn't feel as bad about his death? 
This seemed like the most reasonable explanation, and Mevis felt guilty for thinking that perhaps Arthur had done something and was hiding it from them. He was just trying to be nice in his own way, and was so brave to take on such a dangerous quest. Mevis wanted to apoligize to Arthur and praise him for his efforts. If possible Mevis was more than willingly to offer his help, but seeing as how Arthur seemed to have resolved himself to deal with it on his own, Mevis decided against it out of respect for Arthur's resolve. The least Mevis could do though was assure Arthur that they were there for him, no matter how bleak this quest might seem.
Rose
"Uh, look Arthur. I can tell you're not exactly in the mood to talk, but I, uh, just want to say that we're here for you. I would like to think of us as friends and that as friends, we got each other's backs. No matter how bleak or grim a situation you might be, I just want you to know that we're here for you, and that we're more than willing to hear you out if you want to get something off your chest. I'm sorry if I'm coming on as pushy, but I felt like I had to at least tell you that much"
Bridget
*As he finished his meal, Arthur wanted to ignore Mevis and Hitoshi's advances towards him. He, unintentionally, was making himself out to be an asshole. At this point, he figured that the two knew something was up, seeing that they both had somewhat suspicious looks on their face as they spoke to him in turn. Before he answered either question, he finished his wine, draining the glass of its contents. He turned back to the bartender, saying that he would leave 50 silver total for the meal, never mind the change. Turning back to Hitoshi and Mevis, he finally made the resolve to begin unraveling the story behind his behavior.*

"Mevis. Hitoshi. If you really want to know what's going on, follow me out. No one else can hear about this, and I mean that."
Brian
Mevis would nod. It would seem like his words got through Arthur after all. He was relieved and somewhat glad that Arthur actually trusted them enough.
Rose
"Understood. Lead the way."
Bridget
*Arthur would hang his head low, looking slightly melancholic. He kept that same, forced smile, but it became obvious that he was exerting effort into keeping it from turning into a scowl. He had half heartedly hoped that they would say no, so that he could be spared of the guilt he'd feel as he'd tell them what had happened. Getting up from his barstool, he turned to walk out of the door, motioning Hitoshi and Mevis to follow. As he walked, they would turn past some wanted posters, crowded by seemingly multiple adventurers. Arthur's was the one dominant over all the others; it wasn't every day where you could earn 150 gold in an instant, just by taking one person out. Scowling under his cloak, he turned away from the board, hoping Hitoshi nor Mevis would notice.*
David
*Hitoshi halfheartedly looks over the bounty posters as he follows Arthur. It wasn't because he particularly wanted to take one; while he was certainly competent, he wasn't a godlike fighter. It was just one of those kinds of moments where you see something and you mindlessly gaze over it. Of course, most of them... Don't matter. Except for Arthur's. Hitoshi notices it. He takes it off the board and looks at it for a moment. Probably just a mistake... Right?

...Please let this be a mistake. It had to be. Arthur wouldn't do something like that, surely... Although, now that he thinks about it, this is exactly the kind of behaviour this ex-criminal had seen many times before. Arthur, whether he was aware of it or not, was a spitting image of someone who was trying desperately to hide. As someone who... Shall we say, hasn't been the greatest person alive, Hitoshi knows what's going on... But as usual, doesn't want to make a big deal out of it. So he just puts the poster in his pocket.*
Brian
Mevis would follow Arthur and would take notice of the large group of people gathering in one location. Did something happen? Looking over Mevis would see that most of them were adventurers and that they were looking at a wall covered with posters. Odd. Taking a closer look at the posters though he would then realize they were bounties with portraits of various criminals and their crimes listed below it. It would have to take a blind man to not notice which poster was attracting the most attention though. 
There were 3, side by side with each other. One was of a buff Mogash. It listed his capabilities as a martial artists and a vampire. 150 gold for breaking free a dangerous criminal from a high security prison. 
The other was not so much a face, but rather a tall slender individual wearing a mask. However unlike the others he had two names listed under the portrait as alias. "Psycho" And "Nox". He had a bounty of 100 gold for the same crime as the Mogash. Apparently he wasn't as involved in killed prisoners so much as destroying their summons with a very powerful magical spear, and was presumed to be a skilled magic user as well. 
The last poster would cause Mevis' gut to drop as he sees a portrait of Arthur, 150 gold. A very skilled mage capable of moving at very high speeds with his magic and caused many deaths of both prisoners and guards with his wide range fire magic. This... This can't be true can it? He would look over to Arthur with a pale face and his eyes wide.
Rose
"A-A-Arthur... Do you... The posters... That can't be true right?"
Bridget
*Ignoring Mevis for now, Arthur headed outside of the city along with the two. He walked towards the clearing where he had first sparred with Hitoshi, their first sort of 'brotherly bonding.' Putting his hands by his side, he walked a good distance away from the two; not so much that they couldn't hear him, but far away enough so that he wouldn't be able to get touched easily. Turning around towards the two, he saw Mevis with his eyes wide, a pale face spreading throughout. Hitoshi looked apathetic, unusual for him as well. However, that was to be expected, given the circumstances.*

Crossing his arms, he looked to Hitoshi. "Hey, remember this?" He asked, raising his arms out to his side. "This is where it all started, with you anyway. The sun was bright, my fire was burning, and I was innocent."
David
*Hitoshi was far from apathetic. Inside, he was bubbling with various emotions. He felt betrayed, he felt a bizarre sense of guilt as Arthur was beginning to become what he was trying to get away from, and... It might be a little silly to point out, but Hitoshi was utterly heartbroken. He only knew Arthur for a month, if even that, but in that month he had come to see Arthur as a close friend, if not his closest friend. Knowing that this friend of his would leave him forever left a pit in his stomach.

He just didn't emote any of it. Why bother? He couldn't change what Arthur had already done. And he found it beneath him to show grand displays of emotion like that.

He looks at Arthur for a moment, noticing him backing off. Hitoshi understands why he did that, but... He wouldn't have dared do that to his friend. Hell, even now, even if Hitoshi somehow came into a situation where he **Could** Get that bounty... He could never do it. Wouldn't that be hypocritical?*
Bridget
*Arthur continued to speak, albeit in a somber tone, lowering his arms to his side.* "Yeah, It's only been a month, hasn't it? It's been a month, and you guys've already been promoted to squire! I'm proud of you two. You guys certainly have grown since the last i've seen you. Mevis, I heard from certain individuals from the guild that your martial art skills have drastically improved these recent times. Hitoshi, I know you've gotten stronger as well from intuition. I'm certainly glad-" *He walked, emphasizing each step, towards the pair.* "I'm certainly glad to be you guys' friend. Truly."

*He turned backwards, towards the woods. He held his head up high to the moon, a somewhat neutral position befalling his face. This entire situation, this entire ordeal, it all felt incredibly superficial and... Fake. He couldn't really believe it himself that it had come to this, but what happens, happens.* "Hitoshi, take that poster out. That's me. 100% and truly, it is me. All that it said in the post? It's true. I turned rogue from New Sunlight, and I'm going to be on the run soon. I wanted my last goodbye to be somewhat more... Grandiose? Grandiose, yes. I guess I'm just not cut out for those kinds of things, huh?"
David
*Oh, God. Hitoshi doesn't normally find himself doing this. He should be angry at Arthur. Right? But... No. He can't find it in himself. This person gave him the time of day when nobody else would in this place. Sure, he's starting to be accepted a little more, but for the longest time that was far from the truth.

He takes a deep breath and swallows. Arthur leaving was harder to handle than most people Hitoshi's ever known. Hell, he hasn't felt this way since... That day.*
Patricia
"Hope we get... To... *Sigh* Never mind..."
Bridget
*Arthur turns around, hearing his fellow kitsune say something about 'hope.' Arthur still had a few things to say, however, but found it somewhat odd that Mevis had nothing to say. The macen had been silent this entire time, looking crestfallen as can be.*

"I still think of you guys as friends, though," He began. "Honestly, I wish we couldve spent more time together as a happy party of companions. However, the New Sunlight guild is going to come after me soon after I leave, Id say-" *He looks at his timepiece.* "I'd say in about 10 hours, so I've got to make it out of the populated areas before then. I just hope you guys don't come after me; I'd never forgive myself if I ever did harm to any of you two."
Brian
This... This was all a bit too much for Mevis to take in. His chest hurt, not from physical pain, but to the all too familiar emotional anguish of failing his friend. All this time, Mevis had been focusing on his own life, trying to be a hero, but he couldn't even look after his friends. Just another mark for his hypocrisy.

 Mevis couldn't decide which was worse. On one hand Arthur was still alive, but if he truly wanted to be a hero, he would have to bring his close friend to justice. He had killed people who were merely doing their jobs, people who didn't deserve to die, and was now running away instead of facing the consequences. Mevis couldn't help but feel some disgust with his attempt at trying to treat this as some show where he can have some grandiose exit. Yet Mevis couldn't bring himself to hate Arthur. He was one of the first few people looked up to, but he should've known looking back that Arthur had a darker side. When Mevis opted to spare lives if possible, Arthur was all for killing them. Mevis had simple chosen to ignore the signs, and thus it was partly his fault also for letting a friend go down the wrong path, and for that he knew he was going to have to take responsibility. He just hoped he could get Arthur to do the same without resorting the violence, as Mevis was certain he didn't stand a chance against Arthur's magic. Mevis' face would be grim and you could clearly tell he is having a hard time holding back his frustration.
Rose
"Arthur... I think you know about my goal? Of wanting to be a hero? I... I don't want to see you go. You know what you did was wrong, right? Why not take responsibility... You said you have an excess of wealth right? Maybe you can pay off some of your penalties, negotiate a term. If you make amends, we can maybe hang out again like we used to. You don't need to run away. You shouldn't run away. If you are truly sorry for what you did, you would face this head on. But you don't have to do it alone. I know at the very least I am willing to help you make things right, and don't think it would be a stretch to say Hitoshi feels the same. How does that sound to you Arthur?"
Bridget
*Arthur turned to look at his friend, with a feeling of guilt in his mind. What Mevis had said embodied the feeling of shame he felt lingering from when he had decided to run away from the consequences, the feeling of shame that first arose in his mind when he decided to 'go rogue'. What Mevis said was right; there were a lot of things he had did wrong in the past couple of days, and altogether more missed opportunities to make amends. His heart stung hearing Mevis say he was willing to help him out, as he hadn't expected neither of the two to forgive him for what he had done. However, Arthur did not want to take responsibility for his actions, not yet. He didn't feel like slaving away time at some unknown prison, unable to taste the air of the real world, the warmth of the sun above. Stowing away the shame he felt, he responded, arms down by his side.*

"Mevis... I'm not saying yes to that offer, as much as it pains me not to. I'm not spending that much time in... Prison. Not if I can help it, which I sure can. I'm not going there in chains, nor anywhere for that matter. I'm really sorry, sorry that I couldn't live up to your ideals, and partly sorry because I let myself down. In a sense, i'm apologizing to both you and myself. So with that being said, I won't turn myself in. I'm not going head on into this, because that'll get me locked up for life."

*Turning back towards the forest, he would begin to walk away from the pair, stopping before he reached the woods.*

"If you guys have nothing left to say, then I'll be heading off. Tell the guild they can try and come after me, I'll be ready for them. Or, do you have anything else you'd like to say?"
David
*Hitoshi scratches at his neck. What was there left to say? What could he say? He'd never dare take Arthur's bounty. He still considers Arthur one of his closest friends, to the point that even the bounty wouldn't get in its way. Hell, if Arthur knew even half the stuff Hitoshi has done...

There's a chance for redemption. It wasn't as though Hitoshi hadn't been just as cowardly. Hiding from the Irunian government... Surely, if he was caught, his head would be cut clean off and stuck on a pole for all bandits to see. And Hitoshi found himself becoming a better person every day. So it isn't impossible for redemption, at least to a certain extent.

He walks a little closer to Arthur and grabs him, pulling him into a hug. A bit overly emotional? Yes, but he really was going to miss his fellow Kitsune. After all this time being alone, Arthur had been considered by Hitoshi to be his dearest friend.

And now he was going to leave. Probably for a long, long time.*
Bridget
*Arthur was taken aback at the sudden embrace he had gotten from Hitoshi. It was a long time since he had felt this... Warm. Even though he had been surrounded in fire for the past 7 years of his life, they never really warmed him as much as this simple gesture had. A hug... This was the first time in many, many years since he had been this close contact with someone outside of a fight.*

*He didn't know how to react; at first, he raised his arms up in surprise, but after a while accepted it, having his arms droop by his sides for a while. Stunned, he returned Hitoshi's gesture with a hug of his own, pulling his fellow kitsune close in an intense embrace. He started to cry; how many eons has it been since he had last shed a tear out of emotion? This raw, pure feeling... It was indescribable.*

*He knew that it would be a hell of a long time before he would see any of the two again, maybe an entire more 7 years would go by. Out of all the people he had met, all the people he had seen; these two were the closest to being his family as one could get. Bog didn't come close. Nox was only an accomplice. Bruna was basically a stranger. Hu Lang was barely memorable. The two right now... He hadn't realized it until then, but they were the last things he had which kept him human, the last things that kept him sympathetic. And Arthur cried at this fact, cried out of pure empathy, cried out into the dark woods. He didn't want to leave them just yet; he had envisioned the three being close buddies with eachother throughout the years, growing old as friends, hanging out at the bar to drink. He didn't expect it to end so soon. He couldn't cope with the fact that come dawn, he wouldn't be around anymore. Things weren't supposed to be like this. Could this be fate, fate writing out the tragedies of the misfortunate, fate casting Arthur to an endless life of loneliness?*

*Arthur didn't know, nor did he care. He wept for the longest time, and wept some more.*
Brian
Mevis would simply grip his fists in frustration with his head held down while Hitoshi was hugging Arthur. It's not like he couldn't understand what Arthur was feeling, and seeing how much he was crying it was clear he genuinely felt bad about what he had done, or at the very least felt like what he had done was not worth what he had lost. 

Mevis had promised long ago never to cry again, and thus far he had been able to keep that promise with only moderate difficulty. But right now, right here, at this moment, was the hardest it has ever been to keep his vow. There were no words to be said that can relieve the situation, there was nothing they could do to provide hope. But Mevis wanted to provide something, anything, for Arthur to cling onto. Thus, he would look at Arthur and hold a fist up while trying to hold back his tears.
Rose
"I'm... I'm going to be a hero you know. It may take a few years, but I will become one eventually. Till then you better not be caught by anyone and don't you dare think about dying either. Cus I, Mevis Malum, will be the one to bring you , Arthur Dax, back on to the right path! Cus that's what a hero would do, and villains don't lose to anyone except heroes! You got that!"
Bridget
*Arthur let go of Hitoshi after a good while. He wiped the tear off his eye, and heard Mevis speak about him becoming a hero, and also about how he's going to bring Arthur back to the right path. With a smile, he gave Mevis a short hug as well, looking him in the eye as he himself began to speak.*

"I'll- I'll take you up on that offer, Mevis. After all, I am your villain, aren't I?" He spoke, soon laughing afterwards. He had forgotten how it felt to have friends, to be wanted, or even needed, in this world. After he let go, he held his fist up to Mevis's, tears still swelling up in his eye. He made sure that his fist clashed with his as a signal of a long-lasting friendship, but also as a signal of farewell. He smiled, weakly, before backing off. Holding his hands behind his back, as per Dax decorum, he bowed towards the two, bending low to the ground. "Thanks, guys. For... Everything, really. As cliche it may sound, It really has been fun."