“It is us who should be thanking you, my lady. Thank you for saving our comrade’s life.” Maxi’s face flushed at Gabel’s sincere sentiment. Her inner monologue had been nothing but self-deprecation recently, and his words of gratitude felt like a rainfall after a long drought. Taking a sip of the steaming tea, Maxi shyly muttered, “I am glad… th-that I was able to help.”
