750 The Mountain and the Unknown Lake

The rest of the journey between the two stayed awkward, as both were unwilling to change their attitudes with each other.

Alex still treated Professor Frances with a sickeningly sweet demeanor, as if they were the closest of friends. 

As for Professor Frances, she retained her suspicious attitude on Alex.

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There are no sincere words that came from the duo's mouths every time they tried to talk with one another. Only suspicion and false niceties could be heard and felt, both which just worsened the atmosphere between them.

"..."

<<So you're still not saying anything to me, professor? Seriously, its's been hours since we have roaming, and you don't entertain me as a friend?>>

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<<Professor, if you let this farce go on, I might lose my temper and actually get angry at you. You wouldn't want that to happen, right?>>

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