He had sworn off all this--adventures, getting into dangerous situations--years ago. He never would have thought he would be looking forward to visiting some mysterious castle right by the thing that'll kill the world in a year, but here he was, walking straight up to the castle's entrance, staff in hand.

To be honest with himself, he was curious about his powers and how the reverse nature of Stiltzkin's Castle would affect it. And what if there was a Crystal of Illusion in there? He would not be satisfied until he could use his second Job.

The Barkeep entered through the front doors and stood in the middle of the room, arms crossed. "So which way are we headin' first?" He turned his head to the general direction of this teammates.