บท 211: Rumination

Lyra and Emir returned to their seats among the audience, surprising their family by appearing again out of nowhere.

And they had something with them that they hadn't before.

A bag that jingled with clinking coins at every swing from Lyra's hand.

"What's in there?" Lily asked as she tapped Emir's back.

Emir chuckled and gestured for Lyra to answer, which she did:

"Just a few Valora that we got as a gift from our new friend."

Lily rolled her eyes while Elijah showed slight scorn towards their actions, understanding the meaning behind Lyra's words.

"Elijah, mate. You're now one of us now, and if you can't even accept the gray, then you'd be better off going somewhere else."

Emir said with an annoyed tone as he looked back at his mother.

"He's right, you know…" Lily added with a giggle.

Elijah grew embarrassed, but then he looked back at Emir, about to rebuke him...

Only for him to be shut down: