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"It's about Lucio."
"Of course it is" he said sighing.
"No Asra it's serious! When Lucio came to Vesuvia he bring some kind of bugs with him. Red ones. They bring a bad plague with it. Every one who get in contact with it will get infected with the 'red plague'. It will kill you. Count Lucio himself will be infected with it and something will happen to him before the next masquerade. I don't want the plague to spreed. So I beg you Asra. Help me out with normal magic. "
Someone knocked on the door. Asra opened it and it was...
I hid under my cloak so the person doesn't see me. "Well well how fast did time passed. If that's isn't my beautiful (y/n)"
No use she recognized me. It was my aunt. She was a magician herself. She used to teach me some basics but I forget them already. "Asra dear you have to pay the rent for next month. Since you didn't payed for last you have to pay the double back." She said handing him some papers.
"How are you? Is your rebellion time over?" She asked smiling. "Ahh you grown so much. You look like a real woman now"
"Auntie stop it." I said trying to get out of her grip.
"Are you moving in with Asra?Would make it easier for him with the rent. I didn't know you want to live in Vesuvia. I thought you hate it here and live outside now with your friends?"
"A lot of things happen. But we talk another time about it right? Asra and I have plans" I answered. Tried to get her out.
She left and I sighed.
"Didn't know your Auntie is the owner of this house." He said smirking.
"She is. I ignored her the past years. My mom and dad left me with her. I don't know where they are but I don't need them. I can live good on my own. And since I can see again I will be able to get things together again. I don't need to finish Lucio. I don't need to get my hands dirty so I will just let him live how long he can. My interest is now in getting better at magic. Since what happened to muriel today I refuse to use black magic again. It hurts the ones that aren't used to the pain. So Asra once again. Help me out please."
"How are you always gonna move from the forest to Vesuvia?" He asked with a smile.
"Can I move in? I will pay rent and help you out with the shop."
"deal" he said smiling.
My necklace started to shine up. "Ou Muriel is trying to contact me. Sweet." I said giggling.
"Whats up Muriel?" I asked.
As he looked shy into the stone. "When are you back? It's getting dark. The streets in Vesuvia aren't safe. Should I come get you?" He asked.
I nodded."fine then I'll be waiting for you." I said as the connection left with him smiling.
"I am glad Muriel and you are friends." Asra said. "So can we be friends too?" He asked giggling.
I raised a eyebrow and then nodded with a smile. "Fine."
"Wanna try some magic already? It's an easy one. So if you believe in yourself you would get it." He said smiling.
I smiled back. "Alright" . He grabbed my hands and put his forehead on mine. "Concentrate" He said as a little frame started in my hand.
"No." I said panicking. The door to the shop opened as I let the flame fly into the direction. I let go of Asra and sit away from him.
Julian flinched away. "Whoa playing with fire? Be careful. You don't want to hurt a useful doctor right?"
I just ignored Julian as I turned back to Asra. "No.I am used to bending magic. I can control anything. But never use fire on me. I refuse using it. It brings back bad memories"
Asra's face calmed down as he patted my head. "Sorry This won't happen again. But we have to make sure that you are able you can control it without problems"
"No it's not we it's you! You don't see me as safe. I will go now. I overthink everything again. Also about moving in. I don't want it anymore. I rather stay at the forest than here with someone who don't trust me."
I left the house without Asra being able to add something to this. Did I overdo it?
I was walking towards the forest around Vesuvias streets. Men again approaching me.
"Hey sweetly! Why your lonely at this time of night?"
I hissed at them as they just walked away in shock. I big figure in front of me. By now I knew who was it. The energy, the smell, the feelings.
It was Muriel standing there.
I hugged him. He hugged back without hesitation. "Sorry I couldn't wait. "
"I could tell" was all he answered before loosing up.
I stopped the hug and grabbed his hand. "Let's walk home okay?"
"What happened" he asked.
"Asra.. He did something that gave me flashbacks."
He grabbed my hand tighter. Since he's not much of a talking person he didn't have me a response but his appearance was comforting enough for me.
When we reached the forest Inanna and Amy were waiting there.
"Hi you two did you missed me? I asked crawling down. Hey Muriel. Let's do something special today"
He showed interest with a small but visible smile.
"Let's watch the stars again. I mean I will do it for the first time in years so it's probably not that special but... eh I don't know it would make me.. really happy being able to spend this night with you... I mean I understand if your plans don't fit to mi-"
He stopped walking. "Let's do it."
My smile immediately grew. I was blushing. The time with Muriel is so comfortable. Am I catching feelings?
