Grandmas always know how to one-upped you

"Judging by your face, it seems like your endeavor went well," Amarein said as we climbed down the steps on the side of the waterfall.

My heart skipped a bit just then, which made me reply with an awkward smile while scratching my neck. I didn't tell her anything about going to the Human Realm--much less about Tsalinade. I had no idea how a druid would react to the magician if even I got that angry back then.

Later, once I received my 'payment', I would tell her. I would tell her, the chiefs, everyone. But for now...I felt like it would be better for me to keep it a secret. I didn't want to give them unnecessary anger or hope.

"Why are you looking flustered?" she narrowed her eyes, and I averted her eyes like the bad actor that I was. Where was all the composure I held when I was facing Tsalinade?!

But then, she chuckled and pinched my cheek lightly. "I get it, the wedding business is complicated."