Chapter 77 Thank you

Meanwhile, within the many rooms that are attached to the gigantic hallways, Lilly is standing behind the sitting Set in what looks to be a clinic.

Set's entire body is wrapped in bandages, making him look like a living mummy. Meanwhile, Lilly is currently fixing up Set's braids.

She then said while continuing. "Set, one of these days, your hair will be caught on fire by your own flames. Just let me cut them already."

Set then bluntly said. "No."

"This is only a temporary fix, you know? Not a solution."

"No."

"Just let me cut them. I promise, I'll make you look good."

"No."

"Hrmm..." Lilly tried to form an angry expression, but the only thing that came out was a sad frown.

Set turned a little, he saw Lilly's expression, but did not do anything about it. He then said. "I appreciate what you and the others do for me. But everyone needs to be aware of the boundaries."

"Okay..." Lilly gave him a nod as she continued to braid his hair.

After a few more minutes, Lilly let go of Set's hair as she said. "All good."

Yet, Set remained sitting.

Lilly walked over the a set of cabinets and pulled out a weird looking body vest. She then gave it to Set while saying. "It's a vest developed by people from Titan. It's designed to limit your movement. It originally had long sleeves, but I cut them off."

Set spread out the vest infront of him, giving it a long hard look while Lilly continued. "I modified it to only prevent excessive movements on the torso."

"Set. You have quite a few fractures on your ribs, some even completely broken to pieces."

"If you wear it and then suddenly unable to do certain moves. That means you are moving too much, which may mess up the way you heal."

"It may feel awkward at first, but you only need to wear it for a week or two. You don't mind, do you?"

But before Set could reply, Morgan entered the room. She gave Lilly and Set a glance as they too, glanced at her direction.

Set then stood up, placed the vest into Lilly's arms while saying. "You have done enough. I'll be fine on my own."

Lilly looked like she was about to say something, but gave up mid-way. Set then walked forward, past Morgan and out the door without saying another word.

Lilly solemnly placed the vest back to where she got it while asking. "Sister Morgan, do you need something from me?"

Morgan gave a quick glance behind her, she saw that Set has closed the door properly when he left.

Morgan left her bow leaning against a wall as she sat on one of the beds in the room before saying. "Lilly. Come here."

After hearing her name get called, Lilly slowly closed the cabinet she was working with before walking over to Morgan with her head hanging low, letting her short white hair cover the majority of her face.

Even after she sat down beside Morgan, she did not raise her head.

While Lilly is sitting sheepishly and squirming all over, seemingly unable to get comfortable, Morgan on the other hand, is sitting with her arms crossed and with a dignified aura on her face and body.

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An awkward silence permiated the room with the two current occupants filling the brunt of it.

It lasted for a couple more seconds before Lilly couldn't take it anymore.

She stood up without daring to look at Morgan's face as she said. "I-I think I have something important to do."

A hint of emotion showed on Morgan's face upon seeing Lilly's intention to leave. Morgan bit down on her lower lip before reaching for Lilly's hand.

"Eek!" Morgan grabbed Lilly's hand with a large amount of force, making her shriek and jump in place.

Morgan took a deep breath, gradually loosening her grip on Lilly's hand. After loosening her grip to only lightly hold Lilly's hand, Morgan said in a calm, shaky voice. "Sit back down, Lilly."

Lilly meekly nodded her head before sitting down, still not daring to meet Morgan's gaze.

As Lilly continued to hang her head low, hiding her face behind her beautiful, short, white hair, Morgan gently placed her other hand onto Lilly's hand.

Morgan felt that the moment she placed her other hand on Lilly's hand, she tensed up.

She then tried to say in a gentle, soothing manner. "It's fine, Lilly. I'm not mad. No need to be scared."

Lilly gave her a couple of rapid nods before returning into her sheepish behavior.

Seeing Lilly's reluctance, Morgan continued to try and speak in a soothing manner, almost like she was talking to a child. "I heard what happened."

"*nod* *nod*"

Morgan then gently moved both her hands, that are encasing Lilly's small hand, and carefully placed it on her lap. Morgan felt Lilly's hand ease up a bit.

She then continued. "There's no need to be afraid of us, Lilly."

"*nod* *nod*"

"We are your allies, you know?"

"*nod* *nod*"

"Friends rather..."

"*nod* *nod*"

"You don't need to be afraid to ask for help, you know?"

"*nod* *nod*"

Morgan attempted to look Lilly in the eyes, but her hair was in the way. Morgan's eyebrows bent down a little while her eyes showed a great deal of emotion unlike before.

She then asked. "Do you understand what I'm saying, Lilly?"

"*nod* *nod*"

After seeing Lilly nod once more, Morgan tightened her grip on both of her hands while saying with a hint of anger in her voice. "Stop nodding and answer me, Lilly."

"Eek!" Lilly released another shriek before attempting to stand up, but her hand that was in Morgan's grasp which prevented her from doing so.

Morgan looked like she realized something before she loosened her grip and calmly said. "I'm sorry about that, Lilly. Can you forgive me?"

Lilly sat back down on her seat, feeling like she was sitting on a bed of nails. She then said in a weak and low voice. "Ye-yes, I forgive you, Sister Morgan."

Morgan's face showed a little satisfied smile before saying. "Good. Thank you, Lilly."

"No problem, Sister Morgan." Lilly replied in the same manner like before.

Morgan took another deep breath before saying. "I'll repeat what I asked before. Do you understand what I'm saying, Lilly?"

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Morgan waited patiently for Lilly, who took a few seconds before she replied. "Yes, I understand."

"Then, can you repeat what I said?"

Lilly gave a few quick nods before taking her time saying. "You learned what happened from V."

"Yes..."

"You, Chrys, Celine, Hela and the others are my friends and allies."

"Yes, that is correct..."

"And that you are..." Lilly's voice then began to waver.

She then slowly removed her hands from Morgan's grasp, which Morgan did nothing about.

She moved both of her hands onto her face, that was still being blocked by her hair.

A few seconds later, a light sobbing began to be heard from Lilly.

"It's okay. Take your time." Morgan gently said as she leaned closer to Lilly.

"And that you are *sob* are willing too *sob* help me... even knowing full well that... it's a trap. *sob*"

Morgan let out a gentle smile as she said. "Yes, that is correct.

As Lilly continued to sob, she began to rub her hands onto her face, drenching them of what looks to be water.

Seeing this, Morgan took a long, deep breath before she awkwardly spread out her arms before she went and hugged Lilly.

She then whispered gently into Lilly's ears. "Everthing will be alright. I am here for you."

After hearing Morgan's words, Lilly couldn't keep it in anymore.

"Uwaaah!" Lilly burst out crying before using her drenched hands to hug Morgan back.

Her light blue eyes overflowed with tears as she placed her face onto Morgan's shoulders.

Even though her clothes was getting wet from Lilly's tears, Morgan did not push her away. Instead, she hugged her tighter, gently tapping her back and pulling Lilly's head closer.

Morgan kissed Lilly's head before placing her face sidewards onto Lilly's white hair as Lilly continued to cry her heart out.

After a few minutes, Lilly's cries slowly calmed down. Morgan gently placed her hands on the side of Lilly's head as she pulled her head away from her.

Now given full view of Lilly's beautiful, slightly reddish, sobbing face. Morgan asked with a gentle smile on her face. "Are you alright now?"

With tears still in her eyes, Lilly formed a slight smile before saying. "Yes, I am."

Then, Lilly's small smile transformed into a huge, shining smile as she said with a earnest tone and an extremely blissful expression. "Thank you."

After receiving Lilly's genuine gratitude, Morgan did the same. Morgan's face formed a huge, bright smile as she said with her face glowing from happiness. "You're welcome."