The flower beauties exchanged glances, their expressions a mixture of surprise and unease. Almost in unison, they discreetly touched identical ornate rings on their fingers, activating a mental link that allowed them to communicate silently.
'Who is this guest that Master Chu brought?' wondered the Cherry Blossom-clad girl, her pink-hued lips pursed in consternation.
'The pressure around him… there's an air of danger,' replied the crimson-robed beauty with the rose in her hair, her sultry voice edged with caution.
'Could he be one of "them"? the azure-robed girl speculated, her slender fingers fiddling with the bluebell earrings that jingled faintly as she moved.
'Most likely,' said the green-clad woman adorned with a hellebore wreath. 'Switch to the no-contact protocol. We can't risk upsetting someone of his caliber.'