"Kallen, want to go to the Pastry Shop?"
Richard was now like a child eager to prove he had grown up, seizing every possible adornment he thought could mark him as an adult.
"Doesn't Dark Moon Island have the Mermaid Theater too?"
"Just like straightening the steering wheel when you drive, I think we need to straighten out our tastes in this area too."
"You and that Beliya..."
"We haven't even established a romantic relationship yet. Until we get married, I'm free. Oh, that's already remarkable in Vien. You know, with Vien's social customs, even after marriage, whichever spouse can't find a lover won't be able to hold their head up in front of the other.
"So my mother really has it tough. My father's like that, and she still hasn't found a lover."
"Richard."
"Yes?"
"You should go home first. Your father may not say much normally, but I can tell he really does care about you. So hurry home. Your father must be waiting for you there."
"Hmm, really?"
"Yes."
"All right, then. I'll go home and let my family know I'm safe. Shall I come see you tomorrow? You can cook for me, hehe."
"All right."
Out of the corner of his eye, Kallen glanced at Memphis, who stood beside Richard.
"Keep your word, Kallen. I'll come tomorrow morning."
"All right."
If you can still walk over here tomorrow.
Some team members took taxis, others took trams, and those whose own cars were nearby offered rides to people going their way.
Kallen got into Fanny and Peige's car.
Peige asked, "Oh, Kallen, I heard the captain say a few days ago that Miss Ophelia would be coming here too?"
"She'll be coming to the Order God Church, but not to York City."
"Oh, what a shame." Peige