Deal Closed

Aberdeen City, Many Years ago

One weekend in the early summer, the family was gathered in the kitchen by Althea. They were well-behaved and waited patiently as to what this was all about, and they soon saw Althea bringing in a colorful array of jars. 

These jars were filled with vibrant tea leaves, fragrant herbs, and delicate flower petals.

The school was off the week, with Ansel and the two professors were relaxing at home. There was also Garan, a special Military soldier, who was also on a rare day off.

The parents looked at her curiously looked at her, her boyfriend—as always—was just watching her dotingly, while her little brother had a teasing smile on his face. 

"I have been studying and testing these for a long time."

"How many times did you get poisoned?" Ansel asked, and Althea answered with a bit of smugness.

"None!"

"Not because you're immune now, right?"

"..."