Hoped For Too Much

"Can you make both of us disappear? We need to leave now," I whispered to her. I still had another task to complete and inevitably had to prioritize the safety of others. Instantly, energy from her body spread into mine, and I quickly accepted and synchronized it, allowing the mixed energy to cloak and carry us away.

"Sir!" Nadia whispered softly, calling out to me, but I pretended not to hear her as I began to hover high above the buildings, searching for a large tour bus below. I didn't want to talk to her because there's a chance Nadia might recognize me later at Café Eve. Although she only met me once, she might not. As for Lee, I had never seen him at Café Eve, so I felt relieved talking to him.

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