34 The past always returns? (1/2)

We are sitting on a bench in front of the musical building and waiting for Rose to get us. I feel horrible.

”*Sniff* I am so sorry. I messed up our first date. All because I didn't keep track of such a basic thing.” It's all my fault.

”It's okay. I know how it feels. You don't have to blame yourself.” Angrod tries to comfort me, but it's a lame attempt.

”You are a guy! You have no idea, what you're talking about!” -Me

”I was female too in some reincarnations. So I think I am allowed to say that! You should have been a guy one time or the other too.” -Angrod

”Pff. You as a girl. That must have been quite the view.” Somehow I can't imagine the hermit as a girl.

”Don't laugh, those weren't exactly my best times. Though I think, you didn't have a problem when a reincarnation messed with your gender. You would be a perfect muscle guy.” -Angrod

I will get you for this! Fear the might of a female!

”*Hic..* You really don't ….. don't think of me as a woman at aaallllll.” It's easy to cry when you feel horrible anyway.

”It's... It's okay! Don't cry! You are a fine woman now! No need to feel anything about it.” Angrod answers with a flustered voice.

Ah, so nostalgic. My Johann back then was also weak to the crying me. Tehe... I grab my Johann tight and hug him without giving an answer.

”It …. It's really no problem. The important part of the story was already told. All that was left of the story was a stupid fight with the last boss anyway. Those stories always follow the same set of rules.” -Angrod

At this moment Rose stops her car in front of us. ”Did you two have a nice evening?” She gets out and smiles at us.

Tch! Just a few more minutes and I would have had him eating out of my hands! It's no use, I will have to give him my present inside the car.

”Unfortunately Celes had a small mishap. And we didn't see the end of the performance.” -Angrod

Ahhh! Don't tell her about a women's problems. She will pester me about it!

”Oh. You have to watch it again then. The end is the best part! Celes is everything okay now?” -Rose

”It's okay now. I just had a minor problem and missed the last part, while being on the toilet.” -Me

”Oh, my. Too bad. Just get in, I will bring you home.” -Rose

We enter the car and Rose closes the door.

”Um. Celes. Why are you sticking to me like that?” Angrod asks with a disturbed voice.

Since I hugged him earlier, I didn't let go. It makes me feel at ease. I don't know why and I don't care.

I grab a box out of my pocket and shove it onto him to shut him up.

”That's for not being a total douche bag. Though you didn't manage completely in the end, I will grant this to you if you shut up.” I use him as a pillow again, while he opens the box.

Yes, chocolate always works on that guy. At least that trait of his character didn't get lost. It's nice to know an easy way to please someone.

It's best if they don't make too much work. I lean onto him, while falling asleep....

**Angrod's POV**

I carried Celes into her room. She was sleeping like a log and didn't wake up, even when I shook her.

Afterwards I went to work again. Though there isn't much I can do. Everything is set up. The automatic factory is working and my employees know their jobs.

All I can do is to check the progress. If I am lucky, everything will be ready in time.

*Knock* *Knock*

”Yes?” I answer and Ireth enters the room.

”Angrod, I know that you are trying to break that shield spell, but something came up.” -Ireth