Cai'er raised her unfocused pupils and looked toward Anlan. Though she could not see, Anlan had a distinct hunch that the girl was trying to see right through her. After a brief, silent pause, Cai'er gave up and turned her face back toward the void.
Yet her voice had softened considerably.
"Do as you wish, then."
Anlan chuckled softly at this, then stood quietly beside her without speaking, keeping her company as they waited together. Joined by Yehua, who remained worried about his disciple, the three of them stood guard here.
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