Chapter 177
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Chapter 178 Handwoven Hair Ties
The staff member froze.
Since when was there a new Sentinel assigned to Cell 120?
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Curiosity got the better of him, and he slowed, hoping to catch a snippet of conversation as he passed.
A cold voice cut through the air. “Mind your own business p>
The worker turned and saw that icy–tempered Sentinel was staring at him.
A chill ran down his spine. He sheepishly looked away, pushed his supply cart, and hurried onward.
Zev watched the worker retreat.
His thoughts drifted to the old saying: A bad leader breeds poor subordinates.
If Hadrien acted this recklessly, it was no surprise that staff discipline was inconsistent.
Inside the cell, Hadrien had fetched warm water.
Lyra did not want to be like last night, so she took over and sloppily splashed water over her face herself.
Hadrien watched her brash movements with quiet helplessness, gently rolling her sleeves up
for her.
“I’ll send for the medic shortly to change your dressings p>
Lyra nodded.
Hadrien wrung out the towel and handed it over. “What would you like for breakfast p>
Lyra, eyes closed, stilled.
She remembered that when she opened her eyes and replied to Hadrien’s message, it was no longer morning, right?
Breakfast hours were long over.
Once she dried her face, she typed again, “Don’t bother. I’ll finish the leftover snacks from last night p>
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“That won’t do.” Hadrien glanced at her, carried the basin back to the bathroom, then returned holding a toothbrush loaded with toothpaste. “Snacks aren’t proper meals p>
During Core Prime’s attempt to seize the Guide, he had been powerless to intervene.
The least he could do was tend to these small, quiet comforts.
Lyra was brushing her teeth and unable to respond right away.
Hadrien continued, “When the doctor comes, I’ll ask him to bring you a meal p>
Lyra flashed him a peace sign, then pointed toward him.
Two portions, she signaled silently.
A faint tug lifted the corner of Hadrien’s mouth.
“Alright p>
After they finished eating, Lyra suddenly remembered something.
She scribbled a note and held it out to him. “Is anyone looking after Jessa p>
Hadrien paused.
He had completely forgotten.
Zev and his team had descended so abruptly.
“I’ll send someone over with food right away p>
Lyra grabbed the sleeve of his uniform and stared at him with a frown.
Hadrien lowered his eyes, defeated.
“…I’ll go check on her myself immediately p>
Only then did Lyra let go.
Hadrien scanned the cell block. “Stay inside and wait for me. I won’t be long p>
Lyra nodded.
Of course she would.
Once Hadrien left, she settled beside her spirit animals and watched films.
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Sitting on the floor mat for so long made her hips ache.
Lyra gestured toward the spirit animals, signaling them to roll her wheelchair over.
As she waited, she glanced down at the crow resting against her legs.
Its round, shiny black eyes stared straight back at her.
She reached out and stroked its head.
When the spirit animals wheeled the chair forward, Zev stepped up to the doorway.
“Ms. Kaelin, do you need help p>
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Lyra did not spare him a single glance. She reconfigured her wheelchair into a custom setup- one that stabilized her injured leg while letting her lean comfortably on her unharmed side, a hybrid between a wheelchair and a crutch.
She lifted the crow onto her shoulder and rolled outside with her modified chair.
She had spent the previous night surrounded by her larger spirit animals.
Today it was time for the smaller ones.
Stepping out into the corridor, she smiled and held out her hands.
The ferret instantly scrambled up her legs to settle in its usual spot.
Harlan spoke gently. “Did you sleep well last night p>
Lyra tilted her head upward and smiled, nodding.
She had only slept once her eyelids were so heavy she could not keep them open.
She had rested her head on the white bear’s soft, warm belly, encircled by all the spirit animals, and drifted into a dreamless, secure sleep.
Harlan tilted his head.
“Your hair’s reached your shoulders. You should try these newly woven hair ties.
Lyra’s eyes lit up at the bright, vivid colors.
She started heading toward the lift.
“No need to walk so far,” Harlan said. “Let them bring them to you p>
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He held out his hand. The orca swayed its tail and swam up.
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Harlan hung several hair ties over the tall fin on its back, just like tossing rings onto a target.
Lyra laughed at the sight.
When the orca carried the ties over, she picked them up and examined them happily.
The craftsmanship was beautiful, with tightly woven thread decorated with tiny orange and yellow floral patterns.
Cheep.
The ferret chirped beside her ear.
Lyra glanced down and held out one hair tie toward the ferret.
The ferret took it excitedly and immediately set to work styling her hair.
The crow perched on her shoulder grew curious. It used its beak and claws to separate strands of her hair one by one.
Lyra smiled, tolerating the tickling sensation on her scalp and letting them play.
“Ms p>
Her smile vanished in an instant.
On reflex. Lyra gestured sharply for Zev to fall silent.
She was in a good mood and did not want it ruined.
Zev hesitated, then spoke evenly.
“I only came to ask if you need a mirror p>
Lyra turned her gaze away.
Even if she needed one, she would not take it from him.
This was the first time she had so clearly shown dislike for someone.
Zev’s rigid, forceful behavior had worn on her patience, even if he claimed every action was for the Guide’s well–being.
Still, almost no one would be as rigid and stubborn as the people from the Oversight Councă.
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Strangely enough, Zev seemed oblivious to her repeated cold treatment.
“Lyra, want some candy p>
Rhys waved to her.
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Lyra’s face brightened, and she walked quickly toward him.
When she received the sweets, she stared at them in fascination.
The candies were large with unusual shapes: molded animal figures, twisted forms resembling spiral staircases, and varieties that glowed when squeezed.
She looked toward Rhys in surprise, silently asking: Why do they look like this?
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