Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

The whisper of Master Xus just now is also very interesting.

What does the so-called "not well protected" mean?

Flo: ...

Well, I don't really care about that...

You can totally... well, how should I put it.

Either way, Flo just can't stand the silence in this premise.

Then, although the process was not the same as imagined, the silence was indeed broken after a few seconds.

Someone turned the doorknob.

Master Xus frowned, quickly pulled the files on the table, opened the drawer with the other hand, and put the things into it in one breath.

Like a normal person, he picked up the work-related documents on the table quite naturally, pretending that he had been working hard so far.

Zolf: Yo.

Flo: ...

Hello.

Seeing the comer clearly, Flo originally thought that the cover-up behavior of the boss behind him would be restrained.After all, the relationship between these two people is quite close, and there should be nothing worth hiding from each other.

He guessed wrong, Master Xus didn't talk to this visitor, he just pretended not to see it.

Zolf: Shhh, can you step aside?

Master Zolf blinked subtly, trying to win the hearts of those present with his (professed) good looks.

If you know him for a long time, you will know that it is just because of his personality.

At first, Flo thought the grown-up was the kind of frivolous type who enjoyed teasing people.It turns out that he does make bad, but the only object.

Flo obediently stepped out of the way.

Zolf: Hey—

Don't ignore me.

No matter how you call him, or read his name ten or eight times in various strange tones, Master Xus at the table still doesn't respond.

Well, not "nothing".After several minutes of harassment, he tentatively glanced up contemptuously.

A dissatisfied hum came out of his throat, and he immediately buried himself in the sea of ​​documents again——Flo really wanted to say that those had already been dealt with, but this was too ignorant.

Zolf: ...

sorry?

Xus: ...huh.

So, did the two of them fight?

For the first time, Flo found the word "quarrel" so inappropriate.I always thought that their relationship and feelings were almost indestructible.

Xus: Tell me.

Why apologize?

Zolf: Eh.

This... Last night, shouldn't I steal your snack?

Xus: Not really!

I'm not one of those people who get mad over food ok!

——Wait, you ate it all?

Zolf: So then...

Sure enough, you should not hide your name in the new song.

Ah, I've been thinking about those lyrics for a long time.

Xus: ...I won't listen anyway, it doesn't matter if you hide or not.

The preface was withdrawn, and they really quarreled on the surface, but in reality they showed off in a hype.

Flo found that the original (caused by the show) headache can be used to.

Zolf: ...Xus.

Seriously, I didn't mean to hide—

Xus: - It doesn't matter to me whether you like to talk or not.

It's noisy, can I go out?

Your efficiency is greatly affected by this, understand?

Zolf: ...um.

He watched this person leave with a serious expression, and when the footsteps gradually disappeared, Master Xus suddenly sighed heavily.

He felt a little sad, and pressed his body back, putting his weight on the back of the chair.He half-closed his eyes and looked at the ceiling for a long time.

Flo: (Huh?)

(How do you feel, it's not the same as usual...?)

that……?Really, can I?

Xus: Ahhh.

Leave him alone.

... As you can see, there was a slight disagreement with him.

I apologize if it upset you.

Flo: Well, that's not the case...

To be honest, I didn't understand...

Just now, Master Zolf's words changed a bit.

With a headache and thoughts of running away, Flo couldn't hear the conversation very clearly.

Xus: Never mind - it should have been so perfunctory.

Before, let you investigate the child.

...It's a little long, can you listen to me patiently?

Flo: Huh?

Well, thank you.

A while ago, the two adults wandered outside for three or two days.They never said anything about the period, but now, Flo finally understands what happened.

The tents I saw in the wild, and a bunch of vagrants I met later.The latest unruly figure among the clergy, the little boy who was given the makeshift name "Lan"... and, the alley where the body was found.

Flo: ...wait a minute.

That, you mean, Lord Zolf, found out, but he, hid it from you?

Xus: I can understand what he's thinking, but it's really frustrating.

Moreover, he clearly knows that lying in front of me is useless, but he still plays perfunctory.

Flo: Master Zolf, he knows you, does he?

(...What are you talking about.)

uh, that.

You've figured it out, then, he...uh.

Xus: I still have confidence in him...

People who have known each other for a long time... He must understand.

Otherwise, when I suddenly said that I wanted to go home without any background, he would have stopped me long ago.

Flo: (How does it sound like...)

(Just because it’s too familiar, it’s not very pleasant?)

Xus: And...

Master Xus sighed again, as if his stomach was full of sorrow.

Xus: Am I... in a hurry.

Couldn't resist arguing with him a bit... a few days ago.

In fact, we haven't spoken to each other for a long time.

Flo: ...that.

I don't understand your troubles.And also, don't understand much.

It's just... uh, sure, it's fine.

After all, you... huh?

Xus: ...ha.

All in all, thank you.