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Chapter 3: Reuniting

Tyki's POV

Allen took a step toward the Bookmen, who looked battered and worn out. "La...vi...?"

"Get the kids out of here", Sheril ordered Tyki.

Tyki nodded and grabbed Road and Allen's shoulders, ready to lead them out. Allen shook him off and ran towards the red-head, silently helping him to stand up and leaning him on his shoulder.

"What do you think you're doing", Sheril nearly screeched, before pushing them over, landing Bookman Jr. back in his seat and Allen on the floor. "Listen, kid! Just because the Earl wants you here doesn't mean you can do whatever you want!"

"And what if I were to threaten to cause a commotion if you all refused to let my friends go", Allen growled.

"Wait, wait~", Tyki yelled, jumping between Sheril and Allen before a fight could breakout. "Here's an idea: how about you let these two go and we ask the boy everything we need to later. I'm sure he'd be willing to cooperate. Right, Allen?"

"If you all agree to protect them, let them heal, and then let them go once they're fully healed, yes."

Sheril huffed. "Fine, but don't expect us to babysit." He looked down at the watch on his wrist and invited the noah to follow him with a wave. "It's time for dinner, anyway. Good luck getting there on time with that baggage." They filed out the door and, just before leaving entirely, Sheril turned toward Allen and said, "oh, and don't even think about bringing them to dinner, exorcist."

"I wasn't", Allen screeched, childishly. He stood up and pulled the red-head back onto his shoulder. Tyki couldn't help but feel a little jealous at how worried and lovingly Allen looked at the Bookman's successor. "Are you alright, Lavi?"

"Ah... Yeah...", he slurred.

"Can you walk, Bookman?"

"Yes." Bookman stood up with ease and followed behind Allen and the rest as they silently walked down the street and to an empty room with two white beds.

Allen allowed Lavi to collapse on the bed and Bookman drew a chair beside him. "We should get to dinner before Lord Millennium get's angry", Road said.

He looked at Bookman, who nodded. "I can care for Lavi and his wounds. Go do whatever it is you need to do."

Tyki's POV

As Road, Tyki, and Allen entered the room, all eyes turned to them.

On the Earl's left side were three empty seats. He patted the table in front of the one closest to him and yelled, "Nea~! Come! Sit right here, next to me!"

Tyki was surprised to see Allen move ahead of the group, as though he were actually excited to sit next to the Earl, but nearly burst into laughter as he watched the boy sit as far away from the Earl as he could. Next to him, the Noah of Pleasure sat and Road sat next to the Earl.

Several moments of silence passed before Sheril slammed his fork onto the table and stood up, pushing his chair back violently. "How long are we going to pretend that everything is entirely normal?! There is an Exorcist sitting at our table! And how can we be certain he won't sneak a kill when we least expect it?" Although his questions were aimed at the Earl, Lord Millennium silently ate his food, appearing to be ignoring the angry noah.

"And you", he growled, turning to Allen. "What is your relationship with my sweet daughter?! Why is she obsessing over you?! And I think everyone here would like to know exactly what your relationship with the Earl is! Answer me!" By this point, he was ridiculously frantic, pointing at the wide-eyed exorcist.