Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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Fynn was surprised to see me. He obviously expected a helicopter or a call to announce my arrival.
"Can we have a word in your office?", I asked Fynn, and he had no objections.
"Is it something serious?", Fynn asked after closing the door behind us.
"I want to inform you that my father went on an expedition.", I said. "I don't know when he will be back, but until then, you should contact me if anything comes up."
Fynn didn't think it's a big deal. "Last time Aldus left, we didn't get any notice and we were on our own for more than a year. It's good to know that there is someone to manage his affairs."
I knew that Aldus used to disappear randomly, so this story will be believable.
"I will appreciate it if you don't tell others about my father's absence. I fear that there are some who might target me if they find out I'm on my own."
