From the upper veranda of the Kaiser estate, Jack watched Sorne as everyone began to start their day.
Carts rattled softly across fitted avenues. A baker's bell rang at the hour. He let himself breathe it all in.
His city, his people, the subtle thrum of a place where Jack finally felt at home.
'Imagine, this will all be mine one day.'
[DING!]
[Optional Quest: Forge the Future | Secure at least one strategic alliance today.]
[Reward: +3,000 Reputation, ???]
[Failure: –10,000 Reputation. Your family's opinion of you will worsen.]
Jack blinked at the blue script and felt his shoulders tense the way they did before a fight. 'Second optional quest ever,' he thought. 'And it threatens my family's opinion. Is this going to be more frequent? Force me to do your bidding or I will suffer?'
Another chime clipped the air.
[New Title Earned: Cluck Whisperer]
