277. FUN AND REST

"I'm Dan, many people call me Dan," the expert said, stretching his hand forward again. "Don't worry it's for real this time," he assured, and Noah immediately took his hand in a handshake.

"I'm Aiden," he said for curtsy's sake.

"We know. I'm certain you're well aware of your popularity. You've managed to gain the respect of people who are in far higher positions than you, but they can't show it, at least not yet. So get strong," Dan explained.

Noah could only nod in response, but his mouth opened to speak. "How do I address you?" Noah asked feeling it awkward to call him by his name.

"Just call me Dan, I don't find enforced honoraries interesting," the expert shrugged floating towards Elder Sarah.

"I'm Anna by the way. You can also call me by my name. Someone with such a face is allowed to not use honoraries. Right, Sarah!" She giggled mischievously at Elder Sarah; who put on her poker face.