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Chapter 16: Confessions

*Aren*

"You did what?!"

Smokey barks in anger as well.

"I-I didn't know it would get so out of hand."

After a nearly full day of fruitless investigation, what do I come home to? Sara nursing an unconscious Maria. Smokey immediately jumps on the bed and nuzzles her.

"Sara, I know you were excited to fight but to push her that far."

"...I have no excuse. I'm sorry."

"I'm not the one you should be saying that to."

I take a deep breath and try to calm down. Why didn't I feel it like last time? Is there some distance limit or was I too focused on finding the backer?

Doesn't matter now.

"How long has she been out?"

"A few hours. I'm sure she won't be out for long. But...should I stay or do you want to nurse her yourself?"

"...You can stay but maybe you should inform Vulcana."

"R-Right, I wouldn't want her to worry."