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We departed in the carriage that the lord of Grassmere provided as a gesture of goodwill. It prioritized durability and ride comfort over flashiness.
Clop-clop! Clop-clop!
Despite being pulled by two healthy, well-kept horses, the carriage was narrow enough to traverse side roads with ease. Inside the cramped carriage, the distance between Rubia and me naturally closed.
Rattle.
It felt like we rolled over a large rock. The carriage jolted for a moment, interrupting the smooth ride.
Isaac, who had been perched atop the carriage, suddenly flapped his wings and shot upward.
Rubia, sitting beside me, pointed to the roof. "Ah… I think he got startled."
Well… when the carriage shook, we slightly brushed against each other, but she didn't seem inclined to move away. I didn't bother pointing it out. If she felt uncomfortable, she'd naturally pull away.
"He, um, started flapping really hard like this—flap flap!"
Was she trying to steer the conversation far away while sitting so close?
Fortunately, Isaac's voice cut through the awkward air inside the carriage. "I can hear everything."
"And what if you do?"
"You insolent wretches…!" Isaac trembled...
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