Different.. | Xiao x Lumine

Back Again | Chapter 8

"Lumine it's not your fault! It's that unknown for you told Paimon about! It's her fault." Paimon hugged Lumine's arm.

Lumine silently sobbed as Paimon tried her best to comfort her.

Lumine looked up as her eyes were pinkish and puffed up. She gently rubbed her face as she up and grabbed the basket again continued carrying it.

"Lumine?" Paimon asked while floating to the side of her best friend. Lumine eyes were still teary and a little dull as she stepped onto the bridge.

Lumine sat the basket down and looked at the broken pieces floating in the river below.

She stared for a while. Too long.

It seemed like she was giving up. Not only that her shoulders were slowly dropping.

"Paimon, I need you help." Lumine said while jumping to the other side of the bridge. She was suddenly full of happiness like she always was.

Paimon looked at her as she explained the plan.

Paimon grabbed a small box that was in the basket and flew over to Lumine and handed it to her.

Lumine took it and sat it on the ground next to her as she waited for the next item Paimon would bring.

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"Alright! Now we just have to get the basket over. I'll get it you've done plenty! Thank you, Paimon!" Lumine smiled while hugging the floating child.

Paimon giggled as she enjoyed the praise.

Lumine jumped over before grabbing the basket and jumped over with it.

Lumine gently placed all the articles back into the basket and once more began the journey to Wangshu Inn.

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"Here you are Verr Goldet! A delivery from Katheryn." Lumine smiled while placing the basket on the counter.

Verr Goldet smiled and placed the basket behind the desk. "Thank you so much, Lumine! I hope you didn't have to much trouble with the broken bridge."

Verr Goldet looked out threw the window to look at the bridge before smiling at the girl again.

"Take this for your troubles!" Verr Goldet gently placed a small back of mora in Lumine's hand.

"Thank you! Do you mind if I stay for a night?" Lumine smiled while getting out the correct amount of mora.

"Of course not! I'll give you a key." Verr Goldet took the mora and handed Lumine a key to one of the empty rooms.

She waved to her as Lumine headed upstairs.

"Which room did we get?" Paimon asked while looking at the key.

"I believe it's right over here, room 2." Lumine unlocked the door as she walked into the room.

"It's chilly in here! Paimon is going to have to use two blankets!" Paimon exclaimed while diving under the covers.

Lumine laughed while turning on the lights. She took off her shoes and left them by the door.

She looked around the room for no real reason. She didn't find anything of any interest.

She turned off the lights again as she laid on the bed. She could hear Paimon softly snoring beside her as she stared at the ceiling.