Northern was not surprised to see her. He had actually sensed both of them the moment they entered the perimeter of the garden, but the girl had quickly gone to hide immediately when she sighted Aster.
He had been expecting her, in fact.
...But did not act like it.
A dark frown settled upon his forehead.
"What business do you have here?"
The girl twirled that strand of her hair for a couple of seconds. She seemed to be struggling to articulate her thoughts into words.
Northern folded his arms, patiently waiting for her. For some reason, that nosy, arrogant girl he had seen in the infirmary was nowhere to be seen. It was quite surprising.
Their eyes met briefly, prompting her to quickly lower her head. Finally, from her lowered face, her words began to crawl out.
"I heard some rumors... you know, that you can make people stronger?"
Northern grimaced.
