Ere was curled comfortably now in Naomi's arms, finally beginning to recover from the overwhelming pressure that had nearly flattened her. Her breaths were steadying, but the seriousness in her glowing eyes hadn't faded one bit. She glanced between Naomi and Elena, ears flicking with mild irritation, like the words she was about to say had been sitting heavy on her little tongue for far too long.
"Levi," she started. "She told me something I remind you every time... something I think you two better remember like your damn lives depend on it."
Both maids leaned in slightly, their curiosity sharpening like blades slowly unsheathing.
"Be very fucking cautious around Vivian, Maya, and Zhang Ruoyun. Like I said... they're the most dangerous."
Elena raised an eyebrow. "So... we just have to watch out for those three?"
The words came out too hopeful.
Too naive.
Ere turned to her with a slow, disappointed blink—one of those 'girl, really?' expressions.
