Chapter 613 - Hardsh.i.p.s (Part 2) (1/2)
”Surprise!” He said to both Kamila and Zinya. Zinya had been accommodated in a single room as big as a small apartment. The furniture was simple but tasteful, giving her all that she needed to make herself at home and even have guests.
There were big windows from which entered plenty of sunlight and lots of different flowers decorated the room.
”Zin?” Between the tonics, Vastor's treatments, and the safe environment, Kamila almost couldn't recognize her sister. Her knees buckled, forcing Lith to sweep her off her feet to prevent her from falling.
”Kami? How did you get here? Visiting hours are over.” Her knees buckled too, but she was in bed, so no one noticed.
”Hey, I may not work here anymore, but I still got friends. Visiting hours is whenever you want for you two.” Lith said bringing Kamila near the bed before putting her down on a chair.
The two sisters started chatting and crying out of joy while Lith used his old Professor ring to order dinner for the three of them. He was feeling better by the minute. His blue core was thriving by being so near to the abundant mana source that the academy was.
The two women talked a lot, giving Lith a taste of an evening in Solus's shoes, but to him it didn't feel so bad. He was satisfied with seeing Kamila being so happy. She never stopped smiling, like it hadn't happened ever since her first visit at the Sarta household.
'If Solus feels like this the whole time, she's a saint.' Lith thought. He was already getting bored not having any part in the conversation.
”Can I show her your gift now?” Zinya asked, finally remembering about Lith.
”Yes, of course.”
Kamila remained flabbergasted seeing the communication amulet.
”Thanks, but we cannot accept it. It's too expensive.” She said.
”I knew you would say that, and that's why I had her imprint it already” Lith laughed.
”You can only suck it up and accept that your sister can now call you whenever she wants and vice versa.”
Kamila was lost for words, incapable of expressing the feelings that were taking her by storm.
”Thanks.” Was all she managed to say. She spent the rest of the evening chatting with Zinya, reminiscing together the happy moments of their shared past and planning the future ones, once the procedure was over.
Lith half listened and half slept, making the two women giggle when his snoring reached new heights.
”Lith is indeed a bit scary, but he's a keeper. Don't let him get away.” Zinya said.
”I know, but how can I possibly repay him for all of this? We're so different that sometimes it feels like our relationship is one way only, and I'm always on the receiving end. What do I have to offer to him?”
”Your love and trust. Those are too rare commodities, especially for someone who's coveted for their power. Just be honest with him and don't overthink. You are a wonderful person and he knows it.” Zinya took Kamila's hands between hers.
”Has he ever asked you for something?”
”No.” Kamila replied.