The party progressed smoothly. Ayaka also came back not long after, and Kai removed the magic from his ears. He didn't know what they were talking about, but there were determination and doubt in her eyes, halting him from asking questions.
In the end, Kai could only say, "If you need any help, just ask."
Ayaka couldn't make a big smile because of all the things she had just learned. She nodded. "It's fine. I'll be all right."
She knew that if Kai had wanted to listen in on their conversation, it would have been easy for him. Knowing that he didn't listen to their conversation meant that he trusted both Nathan and her. And this was the thing she needed at the moment.
