They climbed the stairs to the top of the tower, wondering why she accepted to follow him so easily. Next time they had to find another place to meet. Upon arriving there, Ray did not miss a moment and started to prepare, searching for something in his cabinet. He took out a jar with a black substance.
"This is a reduction of different plants said to help with the awakening, but as I said before, every type of paint can be used."
Iris looked away at the mud like substance, but she had to accept it if she wanted to go any further.
"With your permission."
When she nodded, he started painting the rune from her forehead to her chin. His face was so close and concentrated that made her let out a short laugh before she could control it. Ray paused and looked at her with thigh lips and serious eyes, as he was scolding her. She almost let out another laugh.
