CXXV: the test with the machine

"No, what are you in total?" she asked him again as she moved her attention to the wooden machine.

"I am an elf as well as a good person," he replied calmly.

"Why then did you invite me here?" she asked as she touched the handle of the wooden machine.

"You glow and from what I know anyone who stays with you will tap into your overflowing goodness. I have had enough bad lucks in my life that I want your presence to get rid of it for me," he replied sincerely.

"Really? I have not heard that before," she told him in disbelief. What he said did not tell her why he was bold enough to approach her despite knowing how jealous and possessive a werewolf is naturally.

"I do not believe that you are hearing this for the first time. Your presence directly influences the people around you. When you are happy, your goodness overflows to those around you and it is as powerful as a miracle," he explained to her patiently.