Limited by the Soul Totem, she was very sensitive to Gaven's scent, so much that even though he was clad in a sealed full-body armor, she recognized him at a glance.
Shanoba had always thought that time could erase everything, including pain, including fear.
During this time, she hadn't actively reached out to Gaven; the old nun Stephanie was watching closely, which was one reason.
On the other hand, Shanoba's control over Gaven was something her subconscious resisted.
Moreover, it seemed as though Gaven had forgotten about her as well, as he never tried to contact her.
But when they were reunited, that old fear overwhelmed her mind, suffocating and pervasive.
No, that wasn't right.
The oppressive aura emanating from Gaven, compared to last time, had intensified.
In Shanoba's eyes, Gaven was not merely a person but a towering tree that one could only look up to, and in front of him, she felt so insignificant, so helpless.
