The End of Childhood - One (III)

Seraphina and her companions ultimately failed to find the treasure in the Darkwater Forest and were on their way back to the village. 

"Rhiannon, are you serious?" A tall, slightly robust young man expressed his dissatisfaction. "We ventured into the depths that even my dad forbade, yet we found nothing."

"Well, Kavan, why don't you tell us why strange things happened in the Darkwater Forest, but the people from the city said there was no particular reason?" Rhiannon retorted. "It doesn't make sense. Perhaps the treasure has already been taken."

"Then our journey was in vain! Boring! It's so cold, it would be much better to stay at home where it's warm."

"Idiot! Is adventuring with everyone boring? You've been so slow-witted since childhood, utterly foolish!"

"What! You rascal, say that again!"