While Broken was casually chatting with Freya and Ivana, Melliandra was seen walking towards them, her steps hesitant and uncertain. She glanced at Freya and Ivana, who were still nearby, before speaking up.
"Can I talk to him?" she asked, reading the questioning looks on their faces.
Freya cheerfully replied, "Sure... take your time," before grabbing Ivana's wrist and walking away, giving them some space.
Broken turned to the girl, noticing that she no longer appeared as threatening as she had during their first encounter.
"Hi," he said.
Melliandra waited to respond. Instead, she walked closer and slowly sat down on the root of a large tree a few paces from Broken. They sat in silence, with Broken continuing to eat the food Ivana had prepared.
"Take it. It's an energy drink," Melliandra finally said, breaking the silence. "I'm sure you will like it."
