Shade spoke as he accepted the scroll Luvia handed back to him:
"However, the things described on this scroll should be quite rare. The Falling Star Beast of Starfall Bay, for instance, should be one of the few 'Rings of Fate' that have remained intact into our era. What worries me is how many dice the Seer Association has. While having Old Man Charat become a Chosen One wouldn't be a bad choice, if there's an opportunity, I'd still rather support Stella."
"You were right to come to me. I'll consider this during the journey ahead. Rings, bent arcs, dice... how interesting. We'll be staying in Lomari City for a day. If I can find an extra Special Coin on the local black market, perhaps I can perform another divination."
Shade kissed Luvia on the forehead:
"All right, now that we've finished talking, I'll be heading back. Have a pleasant trip. See you Thursday, Luvia."
As he spoke, he was about to take out the Crystal Shoes, but Luvia grabbed his hand:
"Wait. You came all this way just to catch up with me. I can't let you go back just like that. That isn't what a good girl should do."
"Is there something else?"
The Girl with Purple Eyes glanced out the window, then at Shade. She pursed her lips and winked at him. The moment Shade looked into those beautiful purple eyes, he understood:
"This way... wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
His tone was far from firm.
"What's inappropriate about it? We're on a train. We should be brave enough to try new things."
As she spoke, Luvia reached out to draw the compartment curtains:
"I know you still have to pick up Angelina, so let's be quick. There's still enough time. Going home only takes you a second