It might even make some people mistakenly think that he was already scared and had given up resisting.
Such behavior would not ensure his safety; instead, it would make those hidden enemies even more rampant, a result Kael absolutely could not tolerate.
…
It was night.
Under the lanterns of the Golden City, the two hide in a relatively deserted area, quietly looking up at the stars in the sky.
Kael held a lantern, the candlelight flickering within, its gentle glow casting on his and Elanna's faces, masking half the face with the shy moonlight.
"Speaking of which, I originally planned to hide in my room and sleep through the entire night but hearing that you were coming, I couldn't sleep after all."
Kael said, smiling.
Elanna turned to look at his face, her gaze seemingly carrying something indescribable, and after a moment, she smiled and said:
