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I stutter.
Thats what I do.
I stutter.
Are we involved?
What is this? Is this a bad cody? We just kissed and hes basically asking if we have anything formal. Captain, do you want to have no chance with this woman? Do you really hate that much?
What do you think? That I know what is going on between us?
And what would you like to say?
Shes obviously not betraying your stupid Watch, you dummy.
But she is involved. I an, I am involved, arent I?
But how involved?
Like, we just kissed and it was on the spur of the mont. We didnt even have ti to talk about it, Captain!
Oh, shoot.
Oh, shoot.
I think Im hyperventilating.
Luciani, answer the question before I cuff you both. And you, Officer, better shut up and let him answer if you dont want to end up in prison for treason.
Lucinda is definitely not betraying the Watch, to my knowledge. And I dont think she would betray the Watch for even if I asked her.
Well, that was a diplomatic answer, wasnt it?
Im basically becoming a lawyer, the breed I most despise.
Are you two involved, though? Captain Drusillus pushes.
Captain, this is not relevant! Lucinda is beet red.
Well, Officer, we have a suspect who blasted six people unconscious while being at level 3. Forgive if your personal sensibilities are being hurt, but this is a matter for the Watch. For all I know, this guy could be manipulating you into saying those things. You know how truth stones work, if you believe the lie, it turns green. And I am thorough when I conduct an interview. Is that clear or do we have a problem? The last part is spoken with the tone of a person you dont want a problem with.
We shared a little kiss, Captain. I dont have any mind-altering spells nor enough charm to manipulate Lucinda. Instead, I believe she would be the one beautiful enough to manipulate , I give them both my signature wink.
Listen, the situation was desperate enough I might as well use it to shoot a complint to this beautiful Elf woman whos now looking at like she wants to murder .
Well, I took my chances.
And I bombed.
Oh boy, I really bombed, didnt I?
Oh man, she looks ready to finish the work the [Thugs] have started.
Can I be excused, Captain? Lucinda has a temper and speaks volus with her fiery eyes.
Sure, Officer. Just dont go kiss another criminal suspect while I finish the report here.
I snort.
Shoot.
Oh, shoot.
I didnt an to snort!
Oh for Gods sake and all the Saints up there.
She looks at and her angry eyes are telling do you think this is funny? Because I know I can give you sothing funny to laugh about. I an, thats a bit of a stretch. But she does look very angry.
Well, Luciani, Ill send you your security detail to get a more detailed statent. Your two guards were very ashad of themselves and not happy at all that you went out without them. Again.
Captain Drusillus leaves my room right after Lucinda.
Great.
Thats just great.
At least I get to rest a bit before
[Mage Level 6!]
[Conditions t: Mage Light Mage!]
[Light Mage Level 7!]
[Skill Lightbolt Acquired!]
[Skill Flash Acquired!]
[Skill Eyes: Major Light Resistance Acquired!]
What the hell.
Get out of here.
Im done with this magic for now. Just forget about it.
Im baking, man. Imma bake real good from now on.
No more funny business!
I raise a fist to the heavens, threatening whoevers up there.
I drop my head on the pillow, ready to finally rest and sleep a little.
JOEY!
Camilla and Clodia basically fall through the door, clearly fighting to enter first. Oof, that screaming isnt good for my headache.
Hey, beautiful ladies, falling at my feet already? I joke while looking at them picking themselves up and staring daggers at .
If you want to stab , get in line, I have a queue, my signature wink flies to them and they both show a worried face.
Camilla puts a pinkish-blonde lock of hair behind her ear, trying not to show how concerned she is. Biting her lower lip, she takes a few steps to the side of my bed and rests a hand on my arm.
Are you ok, now?
Yeah, just so Mana exhaustion, dont worry. So Elves were worried I would probably hog all the beauties in the city and decided they should remove the biggest player in the ga, you know?
I hear Clodia snort and she approaches the bed once again.
I know about you and Lucinda, the tall [Chef] says.
What? Who told you? The Captain? That philanderer! He asked if we were involved! For Gods sake! And now he goes on telling everyone about and Lucinda kissing! Co on! You have to be kidding ! You dont ask soone about being involved after a couple of kisses! She ran away! Can you believe that?!
Camilla facepalms and grumbles.
Joey, she didnt know about that.
Huh.
Oh, for Gods sake, Clodia. Did you pull a I dont even know if this has a na but its like the oldest trick in the world.
That explains how you can be so cheery after getting stabbed and almost killed, she says while shaking her head. She hesitates, but then she lets the tough exterior go and inquiries about my health. Are you sure you are going to be okay?
I probably do need a kiss or two on my boo-boos.
Camilla scoffs.
Yeah, you wish.
We should probably tell Lucinda about you needing these boo-boo kisses from us. Shed probably be interested, Clodia grins evilly.
Oh, yeah, Clodia. I think thats an excellent idea, Camillas expression becos even more malicious than my bosss.
Listen, you two! Ive already made a huge ss. The Captain made a joke about Lucinda having to avoid kissing other suspects and I laughed. Man, if you ss around with her, she might be the one who stabs next!
They both laugh and I stare at the two beautiful won who ca to the infirmary to check on on one of the most important elven holidays.
Well, you two, since we are here, I might as well tell you what I decided about our business arrangents.
Suddenly, both of them shift their expression from happy/worried to catty/aggressive. They look like two lionesses ready to pounce on .
Im half-turned on and half-scared to death.
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