At the same time Conrad was being overwhelmed by Mae's sudden interest in him, a shadow whipped past them like a cold breeze, and the next thing they knew, a gust of wind blossomed behind them.
They couldn't react in time to catch when it started, but they were able to catch it mid-motion.
When they turned their heads, they saw Meliora's fist connect cleanly with the face of her older brother. Without much resistance, the impact lifted him slightly off the ground before he crashed into the closet behind him.
This dorm room furniture was not built sturdy enough, so when Fern crashed into it, splinters were sent flying, a few of Connie's clothes and hangers tumbled out along with him.
After that sudden attack, Fern didn't try to stand up or fight back. He just sat there in the wreckage with blood dripping from his nose. There was also a bruise forming across his left cheek.
"No way…"
