Chapter 16

When Myo Cheong was finally finished, he breathed hard. Myohan grinned.

"Hey, rabbit."

Myo Cheong's nose trembled slightly. Yes, that. That instinctive expression of feelings was what had been confusing Myohan.

"And why do you keep calling me rabbit? I…"

"You're a really good actor."

Myo Cheong flinched and shut his mouth. His eyes were shaking hard, but he was trying to look bold. Still smiling, Myohan imitated O Shin.

"You know, rabbits have keen ears."

He recalled how afraid Myo Cheong had looked at the sickbay. He had been full of fear since the moment he opened the door. That was why Myohan hadn't noticed till now. The fear Myo Cheong had shown hadn't been false at all.

"You must have heard outside the door why we were looking for you."