Finley paused in the doorway, taking in the scene: Abrial lying in bed, looking extremely puzzled but happy to see her, Bi Gho in her blinding golden imperial robes sitting on one side of the bed, and Niklas lounging on the other side, grinning.
Her face became serious. "Abrial is still healing. Thank you for visiting, but she needs to rest now."
Niklas abruptly jumped up from his seat, and Bi Gho gracefully stood, her golden robes sweeping.
"We'd better leave, Bi Go-Go!" Niklas muttered dramatically. "Rumor is, the infirmary maids heard these two up to something the other night. We can't get in the middle of their private time! Ah, to be young and in love!"
Abrial's face exploded red. Not only out of irritated rage at Niklas, but also from…ahem…remembering the events of the previous night. She grabbed her hard cylindrical pillow and chucked it violently at Niklas's head.
"GET OUT!"
