"So you finally changed your mind?" I asked as I approached her.
"Well…yeah, something like that," Ellyn replied.
"Anyway, come inside," I said and made way for her to enter. However, her facial expression clearly showed that she was hesitating.
"No, no, it's fine. I'll stay in an inn. I came here only because I wanted to meet with you," she replied.
"I don't think I can allow that."
"Huh?" she mumbled in surprise.
"Staying alone at an inn outside the academy and away from me is the worst choice you could make safety-wise," I explained.
"That's true, but I don't want to trouble your family."
"It's not really a problem, in fact, they will be more than happy to have you. And it's not like we don't have a few guest rooms," I said. "Come."
"Sigh…fine. But are you sure it's okay?"
"Yeah."
