Lenalee hands Allen his mug.
"Thank you, Lenalee", he takes it and blows on the surface to cool the hot liquid inside.
"Allen?"
"Yes?" Allen looks up at Lenalee after taking a sip from his mug.
Lenalee holds the now empty tray against her chest. "Can you tell me about your time training with General Cross?"
A dark cloud seems to form around Allen and he shutters upon hearing the name.
"It's ok if you don't want to," Lenalee quickly tries to take back what she just said.
Allen snaps out of his depression with a mischievous look in his eye. "No, it's alright. I'll tell you some truths about my teacher that most people may not know about." He laughs evilly.
"Like what?!" Lavi pops up next to the two, his egerness overflowing.
Allen rubs his hands together, still laughing. "There is one subject that my teacher refuses to talk about, something that's very secretive to him."
A young Allen runs to catch up to Cross once again. It is one of the situations Allen finds himself in constantly. Allen rounds the next corner and slams into Cross.
"Watch where you're going, idiot." Cross walks into the building.
Allen sighs and follows Cross inside. Cross is already situated at a table surrounded by women.
"Hello ladies, the name is Marian Cross. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance." Some of the women swoon and others crush over him more.
Allen finds a spot near by. He knows better then to sit next to Cross. One of the women at Cross's table notices him. "What a cute little boy? Who are you here with?"
Cross takes his chance, "That is my apprentice, Allen. Allen say hello to the lovely women."
The woman who noticed Allen beckons him over to the table. "Don't be shy. Come and join us Allen."
Allen gets up and joins the table. Cross was going to milk him for all his worth.
The woman turns to Cross, "You're such a wonderful man, Marian, helping a young boy. Allen, it's a nice strong name too."
Allen pokes his head up. "Teacher, that reminds me. Isn't Marian a girls name?"
Lenalee and Lavi stare at Allen in wonder as he finishes retelling his story.
"Wow, what happened after that?" Lavi pushes for more.
Allen chuckles and scratches his head. "I don't remember. I woke up two days later."
Allen continues to chuckle nervously as Lenalee and Lavi stare at him dumbfounded.