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?”

how to as well?” Neil looked

Cordelia smiled. “I don’t

paused with a subtle

mom’s amazing in this card game. No one can win against her! But I’ve seen

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

seemed not to know where her mother’s

so he quickly apologized. “Sorry, I don’t mean

play Xiroh. This card game

and its culture is influenced as well, so I learned

also learned from a young age, but I’ve never managed to grasp it. The way to play is unusual, and there

are a lot of rules, but there’s

out a few cards to stuff them in

held her hand lightly. Surprised, she looked up and met his gentle gaze. His smile was just

She quickly pulled

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