Just when she thought things couldn't get more complicated, Everett dropped the "F" bomb - feelings!

His feelings for her.

Acknowledging them now could shatter the delicate emotions she'd only just begun to cultivate in Everett's heart.

That was a no-go zone!

"Poison you? Absolutely not."

"Really?"

"Of course! Don't you trust me?" Quincy tried her best to mask her emotions.

Everett seemed hesitant but ultimately nodded.

"I do. Maybe it's just me not feeling well lately. Sorry, I shouldn't have doubted you. I'm planning to fly to Swevia Country this month for a check-up."

"... You're going to Swevia Country? You could get checked out here!"

"Well, there's a collaborative project happening there."

"Oh."

Quincy's heart sank.

Swevia Country for a medical check-up was

while they couldn't cure poison, they could definitely

Meaning...

she

was to cure Everett of the poison

silent for a few

This needed careful thought.

the antidote would mean playing

But...

heir, wouldn't

child is a

thinking, after some time, I'd like to visit Swevia Country too. We could go together." "I'm going for work; the check-up is

"Oh."

consult her friends on how soon one could know

before Everett left, swapping one

she could safely hand

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