Akiara tilted her head in confusion. Teivel also looked confused seeing her indifferent expression.

"Why do you ask that even though I have been working for two months."

"It's just that..." she looked down, "people get scared because of my scarlet eyes."

"Look at me."

She raised her head, "Huh?"

She gently touched her cheek, "Your eyes are pretty. They don't look monstrous at all. Those who criticize you are narrow-minded people. I like your eyes. They look like twinkling pair of rubies."

Her cheeks turned red after hearing what she said. She gently clasped her hand and noticed a small smile in her indifferent expression though she didn't express it. She smiled and hugged her tightly.

"Thank you for being by my side. Can you hold me for a moment?"

She slowly raised her hand. Her hands were shaking. "Do I really deserve to hug her back?" She hesitated as she wrapped her arms around her back.

Teivel smiled and closed her eyes, "She smells nice."

She pulled back, "I have other work to do." She walked away taking watering can with her.

She smiled as she noticed her blushing, "Just like I thought, she shows her emotions from the heart." She walked away.

At dinner time she kept on staring at her.

"If you want to say something say it." she spoke while cutting the meat piece.

She flinched after hearing what she said. She cleared her throat, "Can we go for a picnic?" Her eyes were sparkling.

"No." She replied indifferently.

"Such quick response!"

"C'mon I'm bored. I wanna go outside-"

"It's snowing outside and where will you sit?"

"But I wanna go outside."

"Sigh... fine I'll take you to town. How's that sounds?"

"Really you will take me?"

"Yes." She replied while clearing up the table.

"Yaay!" She kissed her on her cheek. She touched her cheek where Teivel kissed her.

"That is tomorrow." She shifted her gaze towards her.

"What? We are going tomorrow?"

"Yes. I already have plans tomorrow so you can tag along."

"Yes!" She walked towards the door, "Alright then I must go to bed early. Good night!" She exited the room.

She was standing alone. She slowly raised her hand and touched her chest. "What is this feeling of warmth inside my heart?" She clenched her fist tightly and shook her head, "Don't get too excited just because she shows affection." she took the plates and headed to kitchen.

Teivel woke up early in morning as she was excited that today she is going to town with Akiara. She got down and walked towards the window. Snow covered the whole estate. She walked to bathroom to wash herself. After she got dressed, she headed downstairs. She walked inside the dining hall. Akiara was already setting the table.

"Mornin' Akiara!" She hugged her from behind.

"Morning Teivel." She replied while serving the dishes.

Both sat down and started eating. Akiara shifted her glance to Teivel. She looked happy while eating.

"You look happy today."

"Yes I am! Because today I'm going out with you!" She replied while eating.

"......." She glanced back to her food and started eating.

After eating she walked to her room with a neatly folded cloak.

She handed her, "Here wear this to cover your face."

"Thanks." She unfolded it and walked towards the mirror to wear it.

After wearing it she headed downstairs and waited outside the main door. Akiara also came wearing cloak.

"Let's go." She closed the main door and they walked away.

Akiara went to bank to exchange gold coins to bronze and silver coins. When she came back, she noticed Teivel was staring at the cotton candy stand. She walked towards her and Teivel grabbed her arm.

"What's that pink cloud that everyone are buying?"

"These are cotton candy. Come with me."

They walked towards the stand and bought one. She handed her. Teivel took one bite. Her eyes slightly grew wide.

"It's really good. It's like.... sugar is melting in my mouth."

"I'm glad to hear. Now let's get going." She bought another and gave it to her. Then she turned around walking away from the stand.

"Hey why don't you also have a bite?" She ran behind her.

"No thanks. I'm g-" she tore a piece from the cotton candy and put it on her mouth.

"You should smile more often." She smiled brightly.

"......" they headed to boutique.

There were many dresses. Teivel was amazed to see them. A young woman in her twenties was sitting at the counter. She was smiling as she saw them.

"Welcome to Roxanne's boutique, ladies. What kind of dress would you like?" She asked.

"Can you get some dresses for the lady?" she pointed her thumb towards Teivel.

"Me?" Teivel asked.

"Yes you." Akiara replied.

"Please follow me." The lady showed them the way.

After few tries of other dresses, Teivel was wearing navy blue gown. The lady was smiling seeing how beautiful she looked.

"I knew it! Navy blue suits you the best!" she headed to another room and came back with violet dress. "Try this one as well. And this one and that one."

"I never knew buying dresses was this hard." she sneaked a peek at Akiara as she was sipping on coffee.

"We will buy the ones you have chosen. Do you have female shirt and pants?" Akiara asked.

"Yes we do. I need three sets for training." she glanced at Teivel, "Do you want casual ones?"

"Yes, if possible." Teivel replied.

"Very well. You heard her lady."

"Yes, right away." The lady walked to another room and bought sets of shirt and pants.

"Akiara, aren't you going to buy one for yourself?"

"It's okay. Don't worry about me."

"Come on I insist. Which one do you prefer - skirts or pants?"

"Pants. They are better to move freely."

"Excuse me, why don't you also get some for her as well?" Teivel asked.

"Right away Miss. I was waiting when she was also going to buy!" The lady immediately bought clothes for Akiara to try on.

"Do you have enough money to buy them?" Teivel whispered.

"Yes. You don't need to worry about the funds. Just enjoy dressing up." Akiara replied nonchalantly. She walked inside the trial room to change her clothes.

After another hour of shopping they left the shop after purchasing.

"Please visit again." The lady spoke as they exited the shop.

They explored the town until late afternoon. Akiara bought things for Teivel. She noticed skewers stall.

"Teivel, do you want some skewers?"

"Skewers? Sure!" She smiled.

She took her hand and led to the stall. There was already a young boy buying skewers. His hair color was silver with tips of purple color. His eyes pupil were vertical that looked unusual. He was arguing with the shopkeeper.

"I said go and exchange the gem and get coins to buy them!" Shopkeeper shouted.

"I don't care about the price human. Just take and give me one of your sticks." The boy replied calmly.

"This gem's value is high! I cannot accept it. Just exchange it goddamn it!"

"Hey... are you cursing me human?" The boy glared at him and his eyes glowed.

"Excuse me I would like two skewers please?" Akiara interfered them.

The shopkeeper handed her the skewers, "That would be ten bronze loures."

"Here you go." She paid the money. She handed one skewer to Teivel and another to the young boy.

"Here take it." She spoke.

"Is this for me?" the boy asked before taking it.

"Yes." Akiara replied handing it to him.

"Thanks. How should I repay you?" The boy asked.

She turned around, "There is nothing I did that you have to pay me back." She walked away with Teivel. She forced her to take one bite.

"The same scent back then. Looks like I won't have to search anymore. I found you big sis." The young boy smiled as he took a bite.