50: Peeping Tom - part 2

Nao was convinced that Suna’s voice should be classified as a world-level threat at that pitch. It had hurt Nao’s sensitive ears from just hearing them.

The poor girl looked freaked enough with Nao’s suggestion and Nao felt a little devilish at having reduced the other into such a state. It was fun to mess around with the kid.

Besides, she was genuine in her offer. One day, she might die and leave Maria alone. Nao needed to ensure that Maria would be alright if, no, when that happened. Nao was not optimistic or foolish enough to think that she would make this journey alive.

“I, you, what? I can’t do that. She’s the oracle and I can't do that” Suna denied but Nao could see the want and interest in her eyes. Suna wanted a piece of Maria and a little push would do it.

Nao did feel a stab of annoyance at having to share Maria with the other but she had to consider the possible future for Maria’s sake.