This discovery made Julian realise her rough breaths and short, snappy words weren't just because she disliked him or hated others. It was probably affected by her illness, which made his chest tighten. Because of him, this, her pale face and Fran's tired, scarred body.
All because of his actions getting to know her.
'I will take responsibility.'
He looked at the pretty young rabbit and touched her palm on the table, causing her to yank it back and look at him with a strange, confused expression. "What? Are you after me now!?"
"I'll make sure to heal you."
Eris looked at Julian, who spoke with a serious and sharp tone, his low voice causing a vibration that travelled into the kitchen.
Fran's ears swished, and she froze for a moment.
Her humming and dancing stopped as her mouth opened wide. She turned back to gaze at Julian with a strange look of concern. He might not have noticed this and instead focused on Eris, who reacted similarly but became defensive.
