The conversation with Julia was not going smoothly, perhaps even more stiff than Russell's inexperienced dance moves.
This might be related to the fact that, across two lifetimes, Russell had hardly ever seriously dated anyone.
Back on Earth, Russell was nearly done paying off his mortgage, yet the issue of finding a partner was still unresolved; he even felt at one point that he might never get married in his lifetime. He never imagined that upon arriving at Dragon Sleep Continent, girls would be pursuing him.
"When you build your own little castle someday, will you invite me to see it?"
"I can."
"So, we've got a deal then, okay?" Despite Russell's blunt manner of speaking, the smile in Julia's eyes did not diminish.
She had already inquired, and although Russell was just the second son of his family, he had a Mushroom Bird.
