บท 232: Modified Log

"So, you are leaving tomorrow?" Aqualina asked, her eyes trembling as the thought of leaving Aether alone with the Elven woman gnawed at her heart.

The anxiety was almost unbearable; What could that Elven bitch could to do him?

Aether paused in his task, his gentle smile spreading across his face, "Yes, I am," he replied softly.

"..."

Aqualina stared blankly at Aether, her heart heavy with sadness, "I will be so lonely," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Aether stopped what he was doing and turned his full attention to Aqualina. He knew he needed to maintain a dense act about her feelings to keep things simple. With an awkward smile, he said, "I promise to buy you a souvenir. Something special, just for you."