Choice

Elise didn't expect for Ryu to suddenly appear before her like this. It could even be said that she hoped that this would end with the money she handed out. She had been more than generous enough, and even went a step beyond what she thought was necessary just to make sure that she could make up for her mistake.

Unfortunately, in the cultivation Realm, such things weren't often taken as a sign to sow for peace. Most often, they were taken as a sign of weakness instead, and she seemed to think that this very same thing was happening here. 

Ryu took a step and Selheira sat by his side. The furniture creaked beneath her weight, causing Elise' brows to tremble.