Ruri waved excitedly, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. Bruno froze, while Alm chuckled inwardly, satisfied. 'The years have molded her well. She must have schemed countless times to survive. Now we have a complicity to set up some mischief,' observed Alm.
Bruno sighed heavily. 'Life is tough, but she hasn't lost her kindness... I feel like she only lets that side out when you influence her... I hope...' he murmured.
Ruri belatedly realized Bruno was in charge and felt his disapproving gaze. Immediately, her expression changed with a subtle "oops" slipping from her lips, quickly the gentle woman returned in face. Alm was even more pleased, while Bruno tried to ignore this performance.
