"Ryker!"
A brilliant smile bloomed on Long Meiling's face as she turned to see Ryker running up to her with concern. Unfortunately, that smile was frozen in place when she saw the unhurried Luo Shuchang walking not far behind.
"... And what's *he* doing here?" she asked, a trace of disgust creeping into her voice as she glared at Luo Shuchang.
"Oh, uh, we kinda ran into each other along the way," Ryker said with a sheepish grin, though it quickly passed when he saw the numerous sword marks that adorned her usually flawless skin.
"More importantly, are you alright? It looks like you got cut by a sword, but I don't see any blood…"
"Yes, I'll be fine… Ah!"
Despite her tough words, though, as soon as Long Meiling tried to take a step, she stumbled, Ryker catching her in his arms before she fell. She suppressed the urge to squeal, a faint blush rising on her cheeks as she cleared her throat.
