returning from the outing

Shop owner : here are the swords you wanted, miss.

Xiao Xiao : (" mm. It's all better now. I am sure that the sword will choose him, he is the best sword master only at the age of 12 after all. And as for these two swords-")

(walk outside the shop)

Xiao Xiao : Rey, here. This sword is a gift from me.(give a sword)

Rey : Thank you miss, for your kindness, but I can't accept it.(bow)

Xiao Xiao : even when I order you to take it?(smile)

Rey : ( ! ) thank you, miss (takes the sword)

Xiao Xiao : No problem.(smile) now let's go to the jewelry shop to get a gift for my mother.

Rey : yes, my lady.

(after some time)

Xiao Xiao : okay, Now let's return to the duchy.

Rey : Yes, my lady.

(walks towards the carriage)

{In the carriage}

Xiao Xiao : (" and this sword is for father.")

(reached the duchy)

Xiao Xiao : (getting off the carriage)

Rey :(gives his hand to escort Xiao Xiao out of the carriage)

Xiao Xiao (" what the-! What should I do, I don't like making physical contact with anyone. Even in my past life I didn't even let my family touch me, but it's not like I didn't get scolding from them when I acted like that.")

Rey : (standing and staring Xiao Xiao)

Xiao Xiao : (" If I don't take his hand, he will think I am looking down on him and thinking that he is filthy and that way our relationship will get worse.")

(at that time the duke and the duchess walked out to get Xiao Xiao)

Rey : (bow) greetings, your graces.

Cade : ( looks at Rey ) Mm. You can return to your training now.

Rey : yes, my Lord.

Xiao Xiao :(!)(" whew, I am saved.") {get off the carriage}

Cade and Siya : how was your outing, Xiao Xiao.( smile gently)

Xiao Xiao : mm. It was great. And I bought a gift for you two.( gives the gifts)

 Siya : Wow, darling, it's really a very beautiful gift. I really like it. (gently pats her head)

Cade : Mm. This sword is also very nice. Thank you, Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao : (smile)

 Siya : now, let's go in and have dinner.

Xiao Xiao : Mm. And dad, I have something to discuss with you.

Cade : okay, we will discuss it after dinner.(pats Xiao Xiao's head)

 ( walk inside)

                    {In the dining hall}

( everyone eating dinner)

Xiao Xiao : ........…............(eating)

Cade : ...............(eating)

Siya : ................(eating)

(after eating dinner)

Xiao Xiao : (heading towards the duke's office)

{reached the office}

Xiao Xiao : (knock on the door) .......

Cade : come in.

Xiao Xiao : father.

Cade : Xiao Xiao, come sit.

Xiao Xiao : (sat down on the sofa)

Cade : what did you want to discuss, Xiao Xiao?

Xiao Xiao : father, I want Rey to be my bodyguard/knight.

Cade : (thinking) okay.

Xiao Xiao : thank you, father. Oh! There is one more thing.

Cade : Mm, what is it?

Xiao Xiao : I will see you later when I make my final decision. For now, I will take my leave. Good night, father.

Cade : Mm, Goodnight.

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