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Caius's conversation with Eloise hinged on family as well. But it was interesting that, although it was essentially the opposite concern to Kaya's, the reactions of both ladies were similar.
"Oh, they can't wait to have me back home," Eloise said with her brows furrowed in annoyance, "Their messages have been glowing with praise. 'We knew Lochxen could fix you!' 'Finally, you're acting like a Nightingale!'
Blegh!!!"
"I can see how that would upset you," Caius said with a smile. He sounded teasing but he actually did understand what Eloise was talking about.
Being heaped with praise because you did something you've adamantly said you wouldn't do because you have no passion for it, can be annoying.
