Chapter 28: At the Expense of Your Happiness

Song recommendation: Villains of circumstance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsqhJcGbaEI&list=OLAK5uy_krtPW3V5MWskO4YefDgZcILsxdoMeGddg&index=9)

After seeing the Ascar delegate off, Lucy began the trip back to the temple. For the most part, her role was done. This made Lucy's heart sink, but she quickly reprimanded herself. She had her own duties to perform. How had she let herself become so distracted? 

She focused her mind on the duties remaining for the rest of the day. However, as Lucy turned the corner of the hallway, she felt a jagged edge press to her thigh. She glanced down. Protruding from her dress pocket, she saw a strange shape.  She shoved a hand into her pocket.

Inside, she felt the edge of textured paper. She pulled out the scrap from her pocket and looked it over. There was a small drawing of Lucy, smiling and prettily drawn. Lucy stared at it a moment confused. How did it get there?