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~~Holiday Special (Day 1/7, Page 2/6)~~
After all the time Hector had spent with Stephanie and Thomas, especially these past few days, it was a bit strange to think they wouldn’t be around anymore. In truth, he hadn’t given the matter much thought, which was perhaps a good thing in its own way, but now the reality of it was beginning to hit him.

He was going to miss them.

And he frowned, but not in his usual way. He frowned in a way that was almost a smile. Because while he was sad to see them go, he was also glad that they could go, that they’d be away from him, where it was safer. It was a strange mixture of emotions, one he’d felt before but never this ardently. He didn’t hate the feeling. There was a welcome sense of relief in there somewhere.

‘Oh, and before I forget,’ Garovel was saying, ‘how much do you know about Sai-hee?’

Bohwanox bobbed his head to the side. ‘The name sounds familiar. Who is that again?’

‘Sai-hee is one of the four servant emperors. She stays out of the fight between Abolish and the Vanguard--or at least, that’s how it was the last time I checked, which admittedly, was many years ago.’

‘I see. Why do you bring her up?’

‘I know that you don’t want to get involved in major conflicts. If Sai-hee’s reputation is to be believed, then neither does she.’

‘You are suggesting Colt and I go to her for refuge?’

‘No, no. I just mean, it might be something you’d wanna look into. I’d definitely suggest gathering more information before deciding anything.’

‘Mm. I’d rather keep a wide berth of any emperors. I’m sure Colt would feel similarly.’

Garovel offered a shrug. ‘Still, if worse comes to worst, you should know your options.’

‘I’ll keep it in mind.’

The wait wasn’t much longer. Colt returned to the garage with luggage in hand.