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Key 03 - Advice

From Estella's vantage point, he was a handsome man. His raven bangs brushing over his face and his slightly peach-colored skin was lovely to look at. As she speculated closer at him, she could see that his eyes were a pretty olive green. They matched his foreign complexion perfectly; he was the First Unit Leader, Lindow Amamiya.

"Lindow-san? Kota said that you were looking for me."

"Right," Lindow chuckled and got up from his sofa, slowly, but confidently making his way to her, "Never had a comrade die before you, huh?"

"...Death is cruel."

Lindow stopped for a second and stared at her.

"You may be right."

He put a hand atop her head and ruffled her hair, earning a blink and a curious look from her.

"Anyways, gloomy stuff aside, we haven't really talked yet. I'm not really much for talking but is there anything you want to ask me?"

Estella blinked again and crossed her arms, trying to ponder seriously about Lindow's offer. While in her thoughts, she failed to notice Lindow eyeing her like a hawk. She shifted a bit.

"Well... I've been meaning to ask about Soma.."

"Nice choice!" Lindow beamed out, "Soma is one of the top Gods Eaters in the Far East Branch, but he's misunderstood because he's blunt."

Estella gave Lindow's statement a curt nod of approval, a habit of hers and said, "I can see that. He told me to stay out of his way."

"Well you can't deny that he's a brat!" Lindow chuckled before continuing, "...But I don't think you'll find a kinder person. His worst fear is losing a comrade before his eyes. That's why he always keeps his distance."

"...So he could avoid feeling bad, huh?"

"Yeah. It's kinda pathetic of him though he'd beat me up if he heard that."

Estella giggled.

"You get along well."

Lindow scratched his head shyly before shrugging off her comment.

"Right! I'm not really good with these heart-to-heart talks so anyways... I order you to make friends with him and keep from ever dying!"

Estella walked away to take her leave, stopping mid-way and turning to look at him from behind.

"I plan to."

She was about to leave but she heard Lindow murmur:

"Take good care of him, Estella."

She looked at him again, but he didn't say anymore.

"...Yes."

Estella had no clue as to what he meant.

-TBC-