"So, Carin, you want me to resume training the boy again?"
"Yes. This is the path he has chosen."
Rune had woken up feeling refreshed the next day. Vague traces of his encounter with Gabi the night before flashed through his mind, but he had been too tired for any of it to make sense. At the very least, he understood that she had treated his condition and helped him get a good night's rest.
With his classes now over, he was with Carin to meet up with Isabella. Isabella took one look at him and grimaced. He was in no condition to resume a training regimen that came with so many risks. She looked back at Carin to see if she was really okay with this, and her unchanging expression told Isabella all she needed to know.
Isabella let out a deep sigh. "Alright, but I'm a bit busy today, so my daughter will be looking after you. I believe I mentioned her to you before. Her name is Maria."
