The Master's Apology

Although I blamed myself for evoking Eli's bad memories, I tried to be comfortable when I met him. 

Until then, she was using the bracelet I gave her, her face still looking as bright as ever.

Wearing that bracelet and smiling to cover his mood, wasn't that stupid? I was sure that the bracelet was like an ember coiled around her arm. 

"You don't have to wear it."

I speak with all my heart. The low voice I used was intentionally to make him comfortable. After all, right now, I'm touching the sensitive point that she's trying to bury deep. 

"Is there a problem if I use your gift, Akion?"

Her eyes were as bright as Peridot's, far from being rude to my brazen reply.

"I'm sorry."

She sat in her chair, the quiet state of the laboratory made me grateful. Coming and saying softly with her at this moment made us like a couple fighting. 

She tilted her head. 

She didn't know that I knew the story behind her attitude.