Without another word, Rex stood up, his new acquisition following behind him in silence.
Navigating through the dark alleys beyond the auction house, Rex walked at a steady pace, his senses ever sharp. The woman trailed behind him, her shackles ensuring she wouldn't stray far.
But she said nothing... no protests, no questions. Just a quiet observation.
Finally, after several minutes of weaving through the labyrinthine pathways, Rex came to a halt. His head tilted slightly, as if addressing the empty air.
"Alright, I think this is far enough." His voice was calm, but his next words carried a weight of finality. "I'll be waiting for you at the old harbor warehouse. You'd better come alone. And don't even think about using your cloaking device; it's just annoying since you're completely visible to me."
For a moment, nothing happened. Then, as if in response, a faint distortion flickered in the air behind him, a ripple in space, barely noticeable.
