Drunken Mortal World: Dustbound Fate (Shin and Shikamaru Fanfiction)

“Bong, bong-bong...”

After several dull strikes came a hoarse, booming cry: “The weather's dry, so mind the candles and watch for fire!”

It was already well past the middle of the third watch. Silence lay over everything, making the watchman's shouts all the more jarring in the still air.

“Mm... It's already the third watch?” Deep in an elegant, antique corridor, a man set down his cinnabar brush. He picked up the purple clay teapot from the tray before him, poured a cup, and brought it to his lips for a small sip. “Fine tea.”

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