She understood that he was probably upset because she had seen him in a vulnerable state.
'This side of the Little Fairy Bird is less cold and distant, and actually rather cute,' she thought.
"Fine, you saw it," Philinos said. "It's not as if a single glance will..."
Gu Ning asked, "Will what?"
"Nothing." A warning from Andrew flashed through Philinos's mind, and he decided it was best to say less.
"Do you want to see?" Seeing Gu Ning staring at him with her chin in her hands, he felt he should respond in some way. Besides, her aura was telling him that she needed some kind of help right now. 'If... if she needs it...'
"See what?" Gu Ning paused. Recalling what she had just said, she nodded. "Let's see."
Philinos finished the last of his food, pulled a tissue from the dispenser at his side to wipe his mouth clean, then stood up and sat down next to Gu Ning. Slowly, he pulled down the zipper on his Combat Suit jacket.
Gu Ning stared at his hand.
