135 Dating

Evin regarded Bella's sudden intrusion for a few seconds before thinking of an answer. 

"He's fun to talk to and doesn't treat me like a child, which I really like. Also, he's someone wouldn't hurt a fly."

"Well, that's the problem, isn't it? He's so pacifistic that he doesn't even want to clean up the festering filth inside his own house, as that would mean he'll have to confront it."

Evin was slightly worried about Talismans in the room, so he asked it from Bella with a gesture they agreed to use at some point. Bella seemed amused by Evin's carefulness, but she did shake her head at him, reassuring him that there was nothing to worry about.

"I noticed it as well. He seemed like a really fun person when I was only focused on him, but it was like he was avoiding the dreary atmosphere that surrounded the rest of the dinner table."