Black withdrew his hand when he became aware of the burning sensation. He looked at his blackened, sizzling palm and frowned. For someone who wasn't very big on doing good deeds and didn't do so often, this was discouraging. The words the dwarf man said though made sense. "Fine," Black said, sighing slightly.<span style="font-style: italic">The world just seems to be against me today,</span>he thought, regretfully returning to his new master.<br/><br/>"What touching words," Ijemaru said to him, smirking.<br/><br/>Black scowled, clutching at his injured hand. Ijemaru noticed the motion. "We may have to be careful of that one in the future," the boy said. "Should he survive."<br/><br/>Black raised his eyebrows. "You intend to travel with these people then?"<br/><br/>"I don't see a reason not to," he said. "Besides, something interesting seems to be going on." They made their way toward the exit with the others. As the innkeeper dictated, they followed the girl named Amelia to the back door.