The Wind Of Time a

"So you finally changed your mind?" I asked as I approached her. 

"Well…yeah, something like that," Ellyn replied. 

"Anyway, come inside," I said and made way for her to enter. However, her facial expression clearly showed that she was hesitating. 

"No, no, it's fine. I'll stay in an inn. I came here only because I wanted to meet with you," she replied. 

"I don't think I can allow that."

"Huh?" she mumbled in surprise. 

"Staying alone at an inn outside the academy and away from me is the worst choice you could make safety-wise," I explained. 

"That's true, but I don't want to trouble your family."

"It's not really a problem, in fact, they will be more than happy to have you. And it's not like we don't have a few guest rooms," I said. "Come."

"Sigh…fine. But are you sure it's okay?" 

"Yeah."