I understand his reasoning, but I'm not entirely comfortable with him guiding Melissa onto the path of the extraordinary...
Klein recalled some rumors he had heard from Ailan, captain of the White Agate. He gave Abner a polite smile and asked, "Do you plan to teach her yourself?"
Though Abner couldn't read Klein's thoughts because of his Clown abilities, he could easily guess what Mr. Fool was thinking. His conduct was perfectly aboveboard, but his reputation did have a few blemishes.
Still, that stings! Abner felt indignant, but he smiled as he answered, "I'm leaving Backlund next week. Where would I find the time?
"I plan to introduce her to Miss Magician and a friend of mine. They can be Melissa's guides on the path of the extraordinary."
That's a relief... Though Miss Magician is so lazy that she and Melissa might not get along. Then again, if Melissa picks up some of the better parts of her character, I won't have to worry about her getting into trouble.
As for the other friend The Tower mentioned... Miss Hazel? Miss Jane? Or Miss Fanny or Miss Emma, whose names I've only heard? There are too many possibilities... It's hard to tell.
It's a shame Sharron is in such an unusual state and is being hunted by the Rose School. It's too dangerous around her... Otherwise, if she could teach Melissa, I'd be completely at ease...
Klein's thoughts raced. He was about to thank The Tower, on Klein's behalf and in Gehrman's manner, for looking after his sister when the young gentleman opposite him smiled and said, "Since Klein cares so much about Melissa, he might as well contribute something."
Klein swallowed the words he had been about to say. Frowning at Abner, he stayed in character and asked, "What do