Cordelia found a comfortable couch and planned to rest for a bit, only to see someone sitting at a nearby table and playing cards in concentration. She focused and saw that it was actually… Neil? Why was he here!?

While she was dazed, Neil spotted her as well and smiled at her. He then got up, approached her, and sat down next to her directly.

“Hi!” Cordelia sat up straight, looking a little nervous.

There was a nice fragrance on Neil. Coupled with his gorgeous features, it accentuated his grace.

“Hello,” Neil greeted with a smile. “I didn’t expect to meet you here. Are you here for interviews today too?”

“Mm.” Cordelia nodded.

The conversation stopped. Neil smiled and shifted his attention back to the cards, resuming to play on the coffee table in front of them.

Cordelia could not help the surprise when she saw the pattern on the back of the deck.

“You… know how to play this?”

to as

Xiroh, right?” Cordelia smiled. “I don’t

paused with a subtle change

can win against her! But I’ve

play Xiroh alone or with multiple players.” Neil’s interest was piqued. “Your

not to know where her mother’s hometown was all

he quickly apologized. “Sorry, I don’t mean to probe into your privacy. I’m

Xiroh. This card game comes from Southeast

and its culture is influenced as well, so I learned how to play from a

a young age, but I’ve never managed to grasp it. The way to play is

lot of rules, but

out a few cards to stuff

when Neil gave her the cards, he held her hand lightly. Surprised, she looked up and met his gentle gaze. His smile was just right,

little flustered. She quickly pulled her hand

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