206 Close Call

The Blackfire siblings made their way towards the castle. As they approached it, Lycster could no longer keep it in. He had wondered about what he had done wrong during the exchange at the candle stall. But he simply could not find the reason. 

When he asked his sister, she was not certain either. However, she had a theory. 

"It seems like the people of Papillion have more traditions and rules. Especially when it comes to what you and I can and cannot do," Vy explained. 

She continued, "They don't seem to allow opposite genders to interact with one another unless they have fulfilled certain roles in society."

"Oh, I see," Lycster said. 

He did not know that the world could be so complicated. Back in Timbretune and the Prism Sector, everyone interacted freely. Thinking back to what Leader Atlas had mentioned to them, Lycster realised something. 

"Is that why Leader Atlas was worried?" he asked. 

Vy nodded, "Indeed."