Once inside the city, Jon made for a large cart by the side of the road with Finn in tow. Together, they joined the other workers boarding the cart headed for the docks.
Already, Jon's attitude had shifted. He was less sullen about his role as Finn's babysitter and more resigned, as if he just wanted to be as helpful as possible and get the task over with.
"Be very careful with that token," Jon said with a serious tone. "If you lose it, the experience with the guards won't be pleasant at all. Hoshin Bay is strict about who stays within the city. If you don't choose to stay at the worker dormitories, you must be out before the time marked on your token expires."
Finn nodded, pocketing the token carefully. "Understood. Thank you."
Maybe Jon wasn't so bad after all. Despite the obvious crush on Thalia that fueled his natural distaste for Finn, he was doing the necessary work, giving Finn the tips he needed, even though his expression remained somewhat gloomy.
