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Julian’s gaze swept over the prisoners who had earned the Guide’s care. His eyes darkened faintly before he turned and followed her out.
For private closed–door talks, the Sentinel squad could not trail closely.
Besides, Lyra had told them to stay and finish their meal. Garen and his men remained behind in the cell block.
“Hey, big oaf p>
Garen lifted his head to see Rook calling out to him.
Gideon frowned, hearing his former captain addressed so crudely. “Rook, can you speak with any decency p>
The Wastelands Squad members also shot Rook sharp, unfriendly glares.
Rook roared righteously, “How the hell am I supposed to know his damn name p>
Rhys snapped back irritably, “Lyra called him by name just now. Were your ears busy swatting mosquitoes p>
That brute was nothing but trouble.
Rook immediately fired back, ready for a shouting match.
Garen cut in before the fight ignited. “I’m Garen Borin. What do you want p>
Since Garen had spoken civilly, Rook did not pick a fresh fight, though his tone stayed cocky and infuriating. “Just wanna ask how Little Mute is holding up here. Anyone giving her a hard time p>
Garen’s expression turned cold and stern. “Before I answer that, stop using that insulting nickname for Ms. Kaelin p>
He could brush off being called a big oaf himself, but he would not stand for Lyra being mocked.
Rook clicked his tongue in annoyance. Why did everyone have so much free time to nitpick?
What he called her was none of their business.
“Quit beating around the bush and answer p>
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Garen fell silent, staring hard at him with sharp, icy eyes.
Rook scowled. “What’s your problem p>
Seeing them about to clash, Draven spoke up with an easy grin.
“Captain Borin, pay him no mind. This one barely understands basic manners. Didn’t you see Lyra could barely hold him back a minute ago?
“He’ll settle down once Lyra comes back and puts him in his place.
“Still, we are all genuinely curious. Could you tell us how Lyra is faring here p>
Rook twisted his head and glared darkly toward Draven.
Normally he would fly into a rage over such jabs, yet for once he held his tongue.
Relieved by Draven’s polite tone, Garen’s expression softened a little.
“Our squad rotates guard duty alongside the Drifting Cloud and Storm Squads, so we do not know every small detail.
“We do know Ms. Kaelin wants for nothing here. She also works as a Guide Spokesperson. Her days are busy, running between different locations.
“Back when you were still in Oversight Council custody, she would frequently come asking after your condition. Oversight rarely granted outsiders entry. She left many of those visits disappointed p>
Cedric looked surprised hearing the familiar squad name. “The Drifting Cloud Squad is assigned here too p>
Garen did not hold anything back. “Yes. When Ms. Kaelin first arrived, she originally wanted the Black Armor and Underflow Squads as her personal detail. By some stroke of luck, that duty fell to our three squads instead p>
Rhys suddenly recalled something. “That explains why Lyra kept asking me for those squad names p>
Thinking back on it stirred frustration among the men.
If he had spoken her wishes openly sooner, some of those painful twists might never have happened.
Draven nodded and pressed further. “How did Nael end up staying by her side p>
Garen could not answer that fully.
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Whenever Lyra visited the hospital, she made the guards wait far outside. “Perhaps… their bond simply grew over time p>
Lucian looked skeptical. “I remember Nael is a doctor. Does he still practice p>
“He does. He only resigned from the White Citadel not long ago to become her personal guard, so he could look after her more easily,” Garen replied.
“So Lyra saw him quite often before,” Lucian said. “Has she been unwell p>
Garen paused. “We have observed no obvious signs of poor health. What goes on with her privately is her own business. It is not our place to pry p>
Draven regarded him approvingly. This man knew how to keep proper boundaries.
Rhys wondered aloud. “Could Lyra have taken a fancy to his good–looking face? Why else would she keep going to the hospital p>
Felix touched his own cheek. “That can’t be. I’m far better–looking, and she hasn’t fallen head- over–heels for me p>
That line drew open ridicule from the others.
Marcel snorted, “You’ve got quite the sense of humor, on top of having zero shame p>
Rook chimed in out of nowhere. “That guy is shallow. Remember what she said before? She likes people who don’t talk much p>
He remembered perfectly well.
A short silence fell over the group.
Thinking it over, Nael truly rarely spoke when near Lyra. Most of the time he never volunteered remarks.
Each man turned the thought over in his own head.
So that’s what she likes…
Felix huffed. “Even your favorite dish gets boring if you eat it every single day p>
He intended to be the one–of–a–kind choice.
Marcel shot back, “There is a difference between fine food and slop p>
Felix retorted, “You fixate on everything I say. Are you trying to copy me to steal Lyra’s
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Marcel stared at him in stunned disbelief. Is this lunatic having another episode?
Draven stepped in again. “Guys, stay on topic p>
Only then did the two stop arguing.
He turned back toward Garen. “From what you say, Lyra is doing well here p>
Garen hesitated, started to nod, then shook his head as a memory hit him.
“Ms. Kaelin seems troubled sometimes. But she never shares what weighs on her mind.
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“There was a stretch not long ago where we barely saw her smile for days. Her mood only brightened once both Hadrien and Nael stayed close to her p>
The more perceptive men gradually understood the truth hidden in his words.
The soft, timid girl they had once known must have gone through terrible ordeals to harden into the strong woman they saw today.
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