Day after day, Yan Shu got ever more used to living with the family. Her phobias were in check, and she had control over her emotions, as well as her body. She felt happy.
Renji, Sara, and Kai helped her train every day. She learned how to hide her emotions and also to never display weakness.
One day, Renji brought her some unexpected news: someone was looking for her. "It's someone from the military."
Yan Shu felt disappointed at that. She half-hoped it would be her brother. "Father," she spoke after a while. Having been adopted by the family, Yan Shu started treating Renji and Sara as if they were her parents. "Could you help me meet my brother? Even just a glance, that would be enough for me," she pleaded with her best puppy face.
Renji had to admit that he felt moved by her behavior, but he also had to remain stern. "Yan Shu, what did I tell you about displaying weakness?"
"I love you and you love me, so that's okay."
