Cass felt like he was a little bit in a daze as he left the small meeting he'd had with the girls. He could tell that Lucian and Vespertine were staring at him, both watching him as the trio came out from behind the tents.
"I'm sorry that I blessed all the food we brought with us." Lady Ava whispered behind him, and Cass nearly jumped out of his skin. He raised his hands, placating her as he felt an awkward smile touch his lips.
"It's fine, Lady Ava." Cass said, trying to sooth the woman whose eyes were already swollen red from tears. She shook her head, looking miserable.
"No. It's not okay. You…You're trying to teach me how to use my powers better, and it's not as if we can ignore the fact that they hurt you." Lady Ava said, her bottom lip trembling. "I can't believe…I'm sorry again." Lady Ava apologised again and Cass wasn't even sure what he was supposed to do about this.
