"Alright, Mr. Hazuki?" the clerk called out while flipping a form toward him.
Hazuki stepped forward.
"Yeah?"
"Please sign here. This confirms you're taking responsibility as their guarantor."
"Where?"
"Just here at the bottom."
Hazuki took the pen, glanced over the document.
"Hmmm… so the elf girl's name is Elvia, and the human kid is Chasia. Not bad. Good names."
As he signed, Ridan resting lazily on his shoulder peeked down at the form.
"Hmmm… looks legit. Nothing shady in the fine print. For once."
The clerk nodded with a smile.
"All done. Here are the temporary identity cards for the children."
Hazuki turned to the kids, holding out the neat stack of cards.
"Oi, all of you. Take one and wear it around your neck. Don't lose it, got it?"
"Y-Yes, sir!" the children chorused, moving quickly to collect their cards with a mix of awe and nervousness.
The clerk smiled politely.
