Raymond blinked, momentarily stunned by Lorain's words. It took a second for him to fully grasp what she meant. She was talking about joining their team, 'teaming up' with him and Sylph. His surprise quickly faded into a smile.
"You can just call me Raymond," he said, his voice warm and inviting. "But, before you make your decision final, are you sure you want to join us? I mean, it's not a decision you should take lightly."
Lorain lowered her gaze, her fingers twisting nervously at the hem of her sleeve. Her cheeks flushed, and she hesitated, as if gathering the courage to speak her mind.
"I... I've been thinking about it," she said softly, still avoiding eye contact. "For the past two days, actually. I want to become an adventurer. Your team... and Miss Sylph, too... you all seem like you're doing great. I think it would be amazing to join you."