"Don't say things like that, Companion Shuu. The kids might be scared of me right now, but it is because they do not know me very well. I am sure they will come to like me once they get to know me a little better…"
Lady Canarie smiled at Shuu as she said these words. Her confidence shone through her eyes, and she kept her attention trained on the kids.
Shuu noticed her attention, and usually, it would not have been something he paid mind to. But today was different.
Not only were his nerves fried due to stress, but the lack of sleep these past few days was beginning to catch up with him as well.
So Shuu ended up pulling the kids close to himself and gave Lady Canarie an almost strained smile.
"I am sorry, but I will have to ask you to leave now. We should also start heading back inside."
Shuu told the two before he bowed and left the scene.
It felt… a lot like he was running away from a fight, but that was not the case. This was a tactical retreat… Yes, that was it.
