Chapter 295: Grove

Kisara PoV

"Say, you wanna come to the desert sometime? My tribe has the best dances. And we have this huge party after. It's a lot of fun," I asked.

He gulped. "I-I'm not sure. Mommy might not like me going out. It's dangerous."

"Not really."

"You're only a child, Kisa," he muttered.

My cheeks heated up. "So what?! I'm strong and capable."

"I never said you weren't. But there's big meanies out there looking to take your stuff."

I gasped. "Bandits? No way. They wouldn't dare."

"Well, they might."

I snickered and raised my bracelet. "If they do, I'll give those 'big meanies' a good lashing."

He sighed. "How can you be so brave? I wanna be brave too

I giggled. "It's easy. Just gotta be yourself. No need to be a wimp."

He smiled. "Well, you're the bravest."

"T-thanks."

"But, how do I not be a wimp?"

I held out my hand. "Start by dancing with me."

He looked down at it and hesitated.