When you visit our website, if you give your consent, we will use cookies to allow us to collect data for aggregated statistics to improve our service and remember your choice for future visits. Cookie Policy & Privacy Policy
Dear Reader, we use the permissions associated with cookies to keep our website running smoothly and to provide you with personalized content that better meets your needs and ensure the best reading experience. At any time, you can change your permissions for the cookie settings below.
If you would like to learn more about our Cookie, you can click on Privacy Policy.
Poppy runs to me as I return, Dauphine at my side. She hugs me around the waist before smiling up at the seer. "Thank you," she says. Dauphine laughs in delight and bends, kissing Poppy's forehead. "Take care of Trio now, won't you?" Poppy's head bobs. "I will. I promise." I squeeze Dauphine's hand in farewell, my gaze falling on Beckett. He nods once before turning to leave. We are escorted to the exit in more silence. It's best, I think. I have so much to try to understand, I welcome the quiet. I'm surprised to find Genki himself waiting for us at the door. He glares at me like I've done him personal damage before he turns on Beckett. "Next time you come to trade," he snarls, "bring payment." The heavy metal door slams behind us. Beckett grins at me. "Friendly, right?" It's the f