"Master Nathan, I'm so happy you responded to me. They duped me and took master Yun away while I was not looking. I apologise for my negligence but I also ask for your understanding and help" there was a slashing motion in the female's direction causing her to yelp in pain.
Her expression reminded Alan of a picked puppy who could not forget the kindness her owner had once shown her but was no longer willing to indulge. She looked starved for the other's recognition and Alan found himself getting sick just looking at her. She was so desperate that it was not even funny.
"I told you to do one thing and you failed even at that. At least you did complete your mission of retrieving the data so I can give you points for that" the female looked crestfallen at his words at first but soon cheered up at the second part.