Lucien's face flushed with embarrassment as he saw Seren, Brigantiea, and Lithira watching the entire spectacle.
Seren's laughter was particularly grating, her phone wobbling on the selfie stick as she struggled to keep it steady while recording.
"Oh, this is too good! I've got to share this with everyone!" Seren gasped, wiping a tear from her eye.
Brigantiea smirked, crossing her arms. "Well, I must admit, I never thought I'd see our mighty village chief hopping around like a toad," she teased, her voice dripping with amusement.
Lithira, unable to contain herself any longer, burst into laughter. "I'm sorry, Lucien, but I just... I can't! It's too much!" she managed between fits of giggles.
But instead of feeling more embarrassed, Lucien's smile grew wider. The genuine joy on their faces seemed to dissolve his discomfort in an instant.