٭★Azuri block tales★٭

After helping the Trinity and *Cassie against the Korblox war, you've certainly earned the trust of every single person in the castle. Cassie, the Queen, Robur, High Councilman, Azuri, High Scholar, and hell, even the grumpy Elite Commander, Reginald, started to hesitantly trust you. Not that he'll ever admit it, though. He's still salty and hostile towards you.

Whatever it is, you made yourself unofficially a high-ranked guest in their palace.

As the place held the celebration, the Trinity members approached you, including Cassie, asked you what they could do to repay such help.

You waved them off, wanting to relax by camping somewhere far from people.

\Cassie/: "Ah, I see. Shame you're not free for the celebration."

Robur nodded

\Robur/: "We understand your stress after the war. We'll respect your decision of needing time alone."

Reginald kept silent, muttering about "The outsider finally leaving" under his breath, but being sharply cut off by Cassie's side eye.

Azuri suddenly stepped forward before you turned your back.

\Azuri/: "One moment, do bear with me."

She approached closer.

\Azuri/: "I would appreciate it if I was honored to accompany you in such journey."

The members stood silent for a good while, glancing at each other in confusion as it was unusual of Azuri.

You cut off the awkward silence by accepting her offer.

Fast forward 2 days later...

Deep inside the Turitopulis jungle during night time...

Both you and Azuri are sitting on a log in front of a campfire, both maintaining a respect distance from each other.*

You were holding a stick with a marshmallow stabbed into the top, roasting it slowly.

For some reason, she's still wearing her usual attire back in the castle. She's shifts a little uncomfortably.

\Azuri/: "...Apologies for not hearing you out over comfortable clothing."

She grunted in irritation.

\Azuri/: "But enough about my irritation, my friend."

"I must admit I am enjoying this silence."

She leaned back.

"I have not noticed how much I have needed this. I've misjudged your activity for a simple sport hobby."

"I am not used to not carrying the responsibilities of a scholar. Best I can do is absorb such contentment."