Not long after their conversation came to a momentary lull, Clara finally seemed to be more relaxed, at least in Nikolai's eyes. She stopped hesitating and enjoyed the tea and snacks that Leona brought together.
"Do you think that you can win?"
"Ryan, who are you speaking too?"
"Man when did you get so cocky, where is the cautious Nikolai!?"
Even though the relationship between Nikolai and Ryan started from broken scraps, with nothing to disturb them, their bond would still grow.
"It's great you've gotten closer," Leona smiled gently as she poured an extra cup of tea for him. Since the Irish coffee was strong, she scolded him for drinking too much of it. "Oh, what's that?" She pointed to the door.
A tuft of fluffy silver fur shifted past the door as Nikolai followed her finger. "Huh?"
Is that... don't tell me it's Aru?!?
