7 Brewing Storm (2/2)

Unknown to Rin, her excited reaction caused the old Commander's mild gaze to soften.

”Then come, keep this old man company with a morning meal,” He laughs gently.

Not hesitating, Rin willingly follows the old Commander into his large tent.

…

”I would like to apologize for General Guo's actions on your first encounter,” Commander Bai speaks out.

Glancing her eyes up at the old Commander with a portion of rice in her mouth Rin begins to, recall her and the General's first meeting.

Right...he held a sword to her throat.

Gulping her food Rin impassively looks at the Commander, ”Rin understands and doesn't hold it against the General for his actions. One can't falter, no matter the enemies form.”

Hearing the young girl's words, Commander Bai blinked rapidly before releasing a loud fit of laughter that echoed through the tent.

”En, that's correct. I thank you for not holding it against him.” He smiled broadly.

”Mm,” Rin nods reaching for a slice of meat to put on her dish.

Watching Rin eat with stuffed cheeks gave the old Commander the urge to pinch her soft round cheeks. However, to hide his hidden urge - coughed lightly before opening his mouth to speak.

”I noticed how you were drawn towards my men's practices earlier,”

Chewing mid-way - Rin's cheeks flush a rosy pink. Her expression clearly revealed how she was embarrassed for getting caught.

”En,” She replies through light coughs.

”Hmm, I see.” Commander Bai grinned. ”Then... would you be interested in learning?”

Flashing her eyes abruptly towards the old man's crinkled eyes, Rin's emerald colored eyes flash brightly her round cheeks puffing out slightly. She merely bobs her head in agreement.

Laughing at her continuous silent gestures, the Commander smiles warmly.

”Alright then,” He chuckled. ”Once you're done we'll begin.”

”En!” Rin nods her head happily.

Returning to her meal, the young girl eats with a beaming grin and round cheeks - eating slightly faster than before. While the young girl ate the old Commander observed her with clear amusement that even he couldn't hide.

Little did he know the storm brewing within the young girl...