"Is Flossie Wright here? A few soldiers want to compare shooting skills with her, I'm here to get her opinion."
Austin Shepherd, warmly resting his arm on Rowdy Brightwill's shoulder, asked Becca Reyes with a chuckling manner. When he eyed Rowdy Brightwill's distorted face, the playful light in his eyes grew even more profound.
Thus, even without waiting for Becca Reyes to speak, Austin Shepherd who was firmly weighing down on Rowdy Brightwill's shoulder received a stern glare from him. Concealing hostility with a smile, he retorted, "Brother, are you really just pouring fuel on the flame?"
So what if he "stole" a few of his books, was it worth escalating things like this…
Laughing, Austin Shepherd gave him a light pat on the shoulder and did not continue to provoke him. Casually taking one third of the books from Brightwill's hand, easing the burden on him.
Rowdy Brightwill simply rolled his eyes at him.