Chapter 270: Coincidences

We waited, seated, talked for a little bit... then we waited, seated, and talked for a lot longer than a little bit. They weren't long fascinating talks either, just the occasional remark here and there to break up the monotony festering more and more.

Taking turns one at a time - I say 'nice staff', the witch says 'thank you', then I'd go 'how long do we wait for others anyway?' and she'd go 'Um'.

Just 'Um'. 

Not every time, just most of the time… in fact, the last time I asked her that, she gave Adalia and I this long meandering spiel about how patience was a rare virtue that shows in the most talented of individuals, and that she sees 'great promise' in us so long as we continue exhibiting that lauded virtue for just a little bit more longer than a little bit.