"Well, I'll be," Batra exclaimed as Tsukishima gently lowered the still-unconscious Kyle to the ground. A small pool of blood stained the fabric of his shirt which Batra noticed. He quickly assessed the situation, noting the signs of a broken jaw but was relieved he was not seriously injured. "Looks like he put up a bit of a fight," Batra said curiously as he moved to retrieve something from behind the bar. “He tried.” Tsukishima said tersely. A simple response. Tsukishima emptied the contents of Kyle's black bag onto the bar counter, the stolen loot spilling out. Kyle’s relieved victim, who still lingered in the bar, wasted no time in reclaiming his stolen jewels, expressing his gratitude to Tsukishima for his intervention.
Meanwhile, Batra, having secured Kyle in restraints, approached Tsukishima with a grateful smile and a bag of jewels held out as a token of appreciation. "Thank you for everything tonight," Batra said earnestly. "From assisting with the beverages, to helping out with the dinner rush, to apprehending Kyle, you've been invaluable. I'll make sure the Rune Knights know just how much you've contributed." Tsukishima hesitated, a protest poised on the tip of his tongue, but Bael's authoritative presence in his mind urged him to relent. "Let him," Bael's voice echoed in Tsukishima's thoughts, silencing his objections for the moment. With a resigned sigh, Tsukishima conceded, his weariness evident as he accepted Batra's handshake with a nod of acknowledgment. With the evening's events finally at an end, he retreated to his room, seeking peace and a retreat from others.
Word Count: 260
Total Word Count: 1,528 / 500
Quest Completed