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Chapter 295 Girl Talk Gets Personal
Lirael Ellington blinked, putting on an innocent look. “Oh, come on, I was only joking. You don’t have to take it so seriously.
She turned toward Lyra. “Ms. Kaelin, there are tons of delicious little finger foods over there. Let’s go grab some p>
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Arien shot Lirael a haughty glance. “Ms. Kaelin just finished lunch. She won’t have much of an appetite p>
“They’ve got specialty fruit punches over there, perfect for cutting through richness. Would like to try one, Ms. Kaelin p>
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Once those two had moved in close, the rest of the group could no longer hold back. They swarmed around Lyra one after another.
“Ms. Kaelin, are you fond of water-glow stones? I bid on an exceptionally beautiful one not long ago p>
“That kind of trinket hardly impresses a Guide. Ms. Kaelin, listen to me p>
Lyra forced herself to keep a polite smile.
Now she understood why Elowen had given her that knowing look earlier.
Was this something every Guide had to go through?
Unsurprisingly, Lyra slipped away.
Her excuse? A restroom break.
Trapped amid that over-enthusiastic crowd, she could not think of any better-working lie for a quick getaway.
Hiding inside the bathroom stall, she pondered how she might break free again once she stepped back outside.
She typed a message to Hadrien waiting out in the hall. “Has she left yet p>
Lirael had tagged along with her, claiming she was worried Lyra might lose her way.
She had even wanted to wait inside, but Lyra had driven her out by saying she could not relax with someone waiting for her.
Hadrien replied, “Not yet p>
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Lyra sighed internally.
A short while later, another message popped up from Hadrien. “She’s gone p>
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Relief washed over her. She was about to type and ask how Lirael had finally departed when a voice called out to her.
“…Lyra p>
It was Ayla.
Everything clicked for Lyra at once.
She unlocked the door. Ayla stood right outside, a faintly smug smile playing across her lips. “I figured you’d gotten cornered in the bathroom p>
Embarrassed, Lyra typed out her question. “How did you know I got cornered p>
Ayla tilted her chin upward. “I went through exactly the same thing you’re going through now p>
Lyra fell silent.
Ayla continued, “Back then, Ms. Sorrel helped me out p>
Lyra froze.
So the tradition lives on.
Ayla waved a hand. “Wanna hang out somewhere else? That room is clearly torture for you p>
Lyra nodded, happy to agree.
“Thank you p>
Ayla grinned, eyes crinkling. “Don’t mention it. You helped me out before, remember p>
Lyra offered a soft, faint smile.
Stepping out of the restroom, Lyra saw that Lirael was indeed nowhere to be seen.
In her place stood several new figures-Ayla’s personal guards.
Lyra froze mid-step.
Knowing exactly what the title personal guard implied, she stared at the men. Her insides twisted with restless, fidgety discomfort.
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Back where they stood. Torin and the other guards drew in deep breaths upon spotting their Guide walking side-by-side with Lyra again.
Hadrien leaned against a wall with his arms folded. When he saw Lyra emerge safe and unharmed, he straightened. He trailed behind the two Guides from a distance.
Torin and the rest of the personal guards naturally matched his pace, keeping that same respectful gap.
With enough space put between them and the crowd, the two women could talk freely without holding back.
Still needing to confirm something, Lyra turned down the volume on her Star Brain device and held it close to Ayla’s ear to play her typed words.
“Are all of those your personal guards p>
Ayla listened, then replied plainly, “Yep p>
Noticing Lyra’s odd expression, she tilted her head. “What’s wrong p>
Lyra typed slowly, hesitating. “…Why did you end up with so many personal guards p>
Ayla’s composure was utterly unshaken. “At first, the White Citadel assigned them to keep me safe. Then I spent more and more time around them, and I grew fond of them p>
That was such a calm answer.
Lyra’s own feelings were tangled and restless.
“Don’t you feel awkward with so many of them around p>
Ayla looked at her, genuinely confused. “Why would I feel awkward? Every Guide before us lived like this p>
Lyra paused. Curiosity got the better of her.
“But how do you all get along day-to-day p>
Seeing how intrigued Lyra was, and knowing Lyra only had one personal guard of her own, Ayla elaborated.
“Most days they stick to me like shadows, hovering and keeping watch over everything I do.
“At night, they used to take shifts. Now when I’m in a bad mood, I do whatever I want and ignore the rotation rules entirely p>
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Fristed
She nudged Lyra’s shoulder playfully, eyes glinting with mischief.
“And they’re far more obedient then p>
Lyra’s gaze darted away. Her ears were turning bright red.
Ayla looked utterly amused, as though she had stumbled onto some fascinating new discovery.
Was she blushing over that?
She glanced backward toward Hadrien, who walked alongside Torin and the other guards.
Leaning in, she whispered to Lyra, “Is yours obedient p>
Lyra dropped her head, too flustered to meet Ayla’s eyes. She gave a vague little nod.
Her reaction entertained Ayla greatly. She slipped an arm around Lyra’s shoulders and leaned in even closer for a quieter question.
“He doesn’t look the obedient type. What’s he like when he listens p>
Lyra hunched her shoulders, ducking her head like an ostrich hiding from sight.
This conversation was drifting further and further toward inappropriate territory.
What was Hadrien like when he obeyed… He mostly acted the same as always, she supposed.
They had not gotten anywhere near that kind of bond yet. Talking about this made her burn with embarrassment.
Lyra quickly typed, “Let’s talk about something else p>
Ayla burst out laughing without restraint.
Lyra wished she could vanish into thin air.
Behind them, Hadrien lifted one eyebrow.
He wondered what his Guide was chatting about with her friend.
From his vantage point behind them, Lyra’s head was nearly bowed down against her chest.
The other Guide had glanced back toward him. Were they gossiping about him?
“Alright, alright, serious talk now p>
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Fruined
Seeing Lyra’s cheeks flush hot, Ayla relented and dropped the suggestive line of questioning for the inexperienced Guide.
“Fine, fine… Hmm. What should we talk about p>
She rarely paid attention to major galactic affairs. Her one true passion was food.
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