The next day in the morning inside the Hunter's guild…..
Plates slid across a wooden table in the main hall.
Steam rose from bowls. Sounds of bread breaking and laughter echoed.
It was Gideon's party. His chair was empty though.
Ronald poked a sausage with his fork like it was a tiny monster. "Can't wait for today's raid." Then, pouring it into his mouth, he started chewing and spoke again. "By the way. When the hell is that kid going to return?!"
Luna's hands paused around her cup. Her eyes lowered. "Yeah! It's been so long. Is he really going to return or not?" Her voice was small.
Melissa grinned and leaned in. "Why? Miss him that much?"
Luna's ears went pink. "I…..I was just asking."
"Mm-hm." Melissa wiggled her brows. "Just asking."
Ronald chuckled and almost dropped his fork. "Careful. You'll make her cry."
"I'm not crying," She protested and looked away trying to hide her embarrassment.
