ā don't you look excited. did something good happen? ā
Lis starts a bit at the sudden voice, whirling around with one hand instinctively twitching for her mace. When she sees who it is, though, she sighs in relief, a hand going to her chest. Sure, he still makes her a little bit nervous, but heās never actually tried anything, soā¦he should be okayā¦rightā¦?
She hopes, anyway. (If not, heāll learn when he gets a face full of mace!)
āOh, geez! Itās just you, Mr. Mirokuji!ā A tiny, nervous, almost reflexive laugh sneaks out of her.Ā āYou shouldnāt sneak up on me like that!ā
Thinking back on his question, a like smile and light blush dust her face.Ā āI, umā¦guess you could say that! Thereās this boy, andā¦well, I donāt think he really understands, butā¦I just asked him to help me with a forging job, soā¦weāll see what happens, right?ā
Given a moment, she blinks and snaps her fingers in remembering herself. āOh! But enough about me, sir! Sorry for rambling!ā She smooths down her dress and offers a quick, polite bow.Ā āIf youāre here, d-does that mean you need something? Iād be happy to help, whatever it is!ā

















