"Wasn't that a little too fast?" Seele blurted out. She had only just sent the message, yet Qianyi was already standing at the door. It was enough to make her wonder whether he had been lurking near her home all along.
"It concerns serious business, so of course I had to be quick," Qianyi said solemnly.
"Come in. No need to change your shoes." Seele stepped aside, motioning for Qianyi and Durandal to enter.
As they stepped inside, Robin had already risen at the sound. She took two light steps forward and politely extended her hand, her voice as melodious as a nightingale's. "Good evening, Mr. Qianyi. I am Robin, a singer from The Family."
The Sky Ring above her head rippled softly like a flower, while the delicate pair of wings behind her ears trembled gently. A refined ribbon adorned her slender, fair neck, and her softly curled light-purple hair paired with her violet-and-white formal dress gave her an air of effortless elegance.
"I have long heard of Miss Robin's name. Now that I have met you, you truly are extraordinary," Qianyi said, calmly taking Robin's offered hand. He did not grasp it fully, merely brushing her fingertips.
"You cultured people sure have a rather flowery way of making friends." Seele sighed. Compared to all this polite small talk, she preferred being straightforward.
"This is basic courtesy," Qianyi said.
In truth, he did not particularly enjoy such elaborate formalities. But formalities often made others feel at ease, so if they could give people a more comfortable experience in their daily interactions with him, he did not mind using them a little more.
However, when it came to important matters, there was no need for formalities.
"There's no need for any more pleasantries. Let's get straight to the point." Qianyi