The Child of The Tomb

Lesson 9 - Bane

(Y/n) POV
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"Lady (Y/n)!" I hear Albedo call from the other side of my door. I raise a brow before hopping off my bed and opening the door.

Albedo is standing there with her hands behind her back, obviously hiding something.

I deadpan before sighing. "Yes, Albedo?"

She smiles at me slightly before pulling her hands from her back, showing a plate. On that plate is a normal sized strawberry sponge cake.

My brows furrowed—mostly in confusion—as I slowly grabbed the plate from her hands. "Uh-uhm... thank you?" I say, more like a question. "But... why?" I look up at her as I ask her.

She gives a shy smile, fidgeting with her hands. "W-Well... excuse me if I say something out of line, but... you just seemed quite... sad. So, I thought... maybe you'd like something sweet to cheer you up!" She nervously chuckles, sweating bullets. I sweatdrop.

I shake my head. "I-I see. Well thank you for worrying about me, I'm sure this'll cheer me up." I smile at her, making her happily smile back.

"Uhm, would you like to have some with me?" I walk over to my nearby desk. She looks a bit shocked. "Oh! No! I-I couldn't possibly!" She sputters, shaking her hands in front of her.

I can't help but let out a small giggle at her behavior. She stops and looks down, embarrassed. "It's alright, we can share." I look at the tray and notice only one pair of silverware.

I wave Albedo over, making her slowly walk over—shutting the door behind her—and stand next to me.

I think on what to do about the silverware, snapping my fingers when I finally get a idea.

"Albedo, you can take these." I point at the silverware on the tray. She shakes her head immediately. "No no! Lady (Y/n), with all due respect, you should be the one to use the utensils!" I sigh at her answer before shoving the silverware in her hands, startling her. "Lady (Y/n)!" She shouts, ready to lecture, scold me, or whatever.

I reach over into the air, using magic, I open my storage box and pull out another set of silverware. Albedo simply stares at me as I set the silverware down and grab the fork.

I look at her using only my eyes. "Well? Let's eat." I say, using my fork to take a bit of the cake. She watches me, most likely for a reaction.

I put the fork in my mouth, tasting the cake. I hum. 'It's quite good, not the best... but I'd certainly enjoy eating it again.'

I look over at Albedo. She continues to stare me down firmly, her brows upturned, probably wanting to know if it tastes good. I sweatdrop at her firm expression.

I give a curt nod. "Y-Yes, it's good." Her firm expression is replaced with one of relief and happiness. I give a smile, shaking my head.

"Alright, now help me eat this cake." I wave her over, closer. She gives a nervous nod as she slowly takes a bite from the cake as well.

Her eyes turn to stars as she covers her mouth with her hand. "It's good!" Albedo says with her mouth full—though you can't see her full mouth because of her hand—and a clearly happy face.

I give a curt nod, enjoying this fluffy aura that this moment creates. I smile and take another bite, making a bit of small talk with Albedo.

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I wave back as Albedo leaves, shutting my door once she turns around to face where she's walking.

I sigh slowly, taking in a deep breath, I walk over to my bed. With a small oof, I plop down onto my bed, tossing a arm over my eyes.