Bab 655: Side Story 2. Dance of Flame and Shadow - 14

"Yo, good job, Cap!" Esther patted the berserker's shoulder with a wide grin. "The pay this time is extra nice! I heard you were going the extra mile to make sure it was safe safe. Thanks!"

Agni, however, ignored her as he walked past with a blank expression. His eyes were so dazed and unfocused that Esther wondered how he could still reach his quarters in that state. 

"Did something happen there?" she tilted her head, but when she turned toward the other espers who came in that mission, they just shrugged. So she turned toward the only one who had become the source of Agni's concern these past few months. "You know something?"

Ron stopped beside the senior esper, watching Agni's dazed back with a small smile. "Maybe?"

Esther narrowed her eyes and arched her brow. As someone who had been teasing both of them for fun, it didn't take long for her to have a guess. She smirked and flicked the young esper's forehead. "What a brave soul."