"...All this just because you have a defensive soul trait? I don't get it." Neri tilted her head slightly, her eyes narrowing in mild confusion.
StepStep Evergreen approached from afar, strutting confidently as if on a private runway. She leaned in toward Neri, placing her hand dramatically near her mouth as if about to share a state secret. "This is what happens to old men," she whispered theatrically. "It's called a midlife crisis. Just ignore him for a bit, and he'll snap out of it."
"Baithy, teach her a lesson," Robin said with a sharp whistle, then pointed casually at Evergreen like summoning a loyal hound.
"Yes.." A familiar shadow came running.
"Kyaaaa!!" The girl's scream pierced the air as she stumbled backward in panic. Her eyes went wide in horror at the sight of the massive soul creature dashing straight toward her.
