"When will you be returning, Archmistress Faust?"
Mei and Ishtar had come to see them off.
Faust adjusted her gloves, not looking particularly concerned.
"Hard to say. A month, maybe two. We'll see," Faust said. "I've already informed your respective masters that I'll be away for a while. Just make sure you two behave while I'm gone."
"Yes."
"Yes."
Then, their attention shifted to Lancel, who had been adjusting the supplies inside the carriage and had just stepped out.
The two lowered their heads slightly in greeting before looking back up at him.
"Have a safe journey, Assistant Lancel."
"Please take care of Archmistress Faust, Assistant Lancel."
It had to be said. The two were still hiding their relationship with Lancel from Faust. She absolutely must not know what had been happening behind closed doors.
"Ah, of course."
Lancel scratched the back of his head awkwardly.
Of course, that wasn't what they truly meant.
