Once outside, Sunny spent some time finding Effie and Kai. The two of them were in the dining area of the lodge, discussing something between themselves.
There was no sign of Cassie anywhere, but he did notice Caster observing him from the stairs leading to the second floor.
'Is she avoiding me?'
Somewhat disappointed, Sunny landed on a chair next to the two locals he had come to know and gave them a dark look.
"What, the two of you know each other?"
Kai smiled.
"Who doesn't know huntress Athena? We had, uh… a few brushes in the past."
Deciding not to inquire what type of brushes he was talking about, Sunny sighed and asked:
"Does she know about that peculiar Flaw of yours?"
The charming young man blinked a couple of times, the said with confusion:
"I guess so? I don't make a secret out of it."
Great. Of all the people in the world, he got stuck with two weirdos who had no qualms about telling every random stranger about their most hidden vulnerability.
…Well, if he had a Flaw like Kai's, he wouldn't worry about it too much either.
'Lucky bastard.'
Since there was no point in pretending anymore, Sunny simply asked:
"Well? Was anyone in that room lying?"
Effie grinned.
"Ah, so that's why you dragged Night along. Paranoid much?"
Sunny would love nothing more than to ignore that question, but unfortunately, his own Flaw was much more restrictive than Kai's.
think that I'm exactly as paranoid as a person should be. By which I
at the charming archer with
said a single lie. Your friends are all extremely
'Oh, you poor lamb…'
display of naivete, Sunny shook his head and lowered his
"Not even Caster?"
gave him a
was
really just an honest and honorable guy? Was his distrust
Sunny lingered for a
continue our conversation in a week. Until then, you'll be
The huntress giggled.
me feel
He grimaced.
like much, but wait till
a little. Reminded of something, Sunny
help. Our deal is done. See you around, I
winning any prizes with his looks already, but next to Kai, he seemed downright ug…
looked at him for a
can honestly say that spending time with you
with something that resembled pity, rose, and
two of them
expression, and then asked
When do we
Sunny didn't hesitate.
to get back to
gave him a strange
no problem. Let's ditch this scary place and go hide in the ancient cursed ruins. At
***
the streets of the Dark City. Being here in daylight was not something Sunny was
Sunny fell into the familiar rhythm of cooperating with Effie without skipping a bit, as though three whole months had not passed since they last saw each other. It was honestly
the unruly huntress glanced at
seriously. How did you survive,
gave her a
the night. Observed my prey carefully before striking at their weak spots. If I ever met
thoughtful for a while, then
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