168: The choice

Azekiel patted Raphael's shoulders. "That's much better."

Azekiel and Raphael went back, returning to Lia, who was wondering what the two were talking about. She had a feeling that they were talking about her. 

"Maybe I really scolded him for no reason." Lia scratched the back of her head. "I misunderstood him."

As soon as Raphael returned, even though Lia looked somewhat hesitant, he apologized to Raphael about how she reacted. "I am sorry for yelling at you."

Raphael wanted to apologize to Lia, but seeing her apologize to him, he was taken aback. 

"I am also sorry for the things I said. My intentions weren't to hurt you."

Azekiel watched the two apologize to each other, standing in the back. He could feel that the two were now finally grasping just what small thing they were fighting over before. 

"Alright, that's a good beginning. Now let's talk about the main thing..."