194 ※ How Unforeseen [VIII]

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WE GOT BACK AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE MANOR, where Asher was waiting for me, visibly anxious. But his worry softened the moment he saw me and Val. "Where were you? Are you okay? What about you, boy, are you fine?" We nodded.

"We were just training a little bit. But we are fine. Intact," I got off of Moondust and a little closer so he could see by himself. "See? I'm perfect."

He covered his nose with his hands and looked away. "I see. I'm glad you are fine. But with all due respect, I think you should take a bath before meeting the people who are waiting for you in the Inner Garden, Natasha," is Asher saying I'm dirty?

"Are you saying I stink?" I got closer and he took a step back.

"N-no. No. N-no. It's just that... That..."

"'That...' What?"