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Linthea's presence in the Aureole was short-lived when Arch Lady Velaria dismissed her to rest and recuperate much to her dismay, Shigemi could only chuckle at her student's indirect disappointment. Before they went out of the office, she gave the Arch Lady a bow as a gesture of thanks for letting Linthea off for a day to which Velaria responded with a smile before the doors closed.

"Thea, I know you're disappointed, don't hide it from your master"Shigemi said as Linthea's thin smile faded into a pout.

"Alright mom, you got me"The auburn haired woman chuckled at the nickname, "We need you to rest child...you just recovered" She turned around and placed a comforting hand on her student's shoulder, squeezing it lightly.

"You're right..everyone seems busy with the new homicide issue around Missenia that I don't want to stand idle" Shigemi's face softened after hearing those words, she held Linthea's cheek and smiled warmly.

"My dear... don't think of yourself as a burden. You did great on your last mission, give chances to others to show their abilities okay? Everyone needs rest, even you" Her thumb drew circles over her skin. Linthea thought about it and surrendered to her master's words. After all... mother knows best.

"You're right...sorry for being stubborn"Linthea lowered her head before Shigemi raised her up with her index finger, her master gave a close eyed smile, "That's my girl" she let go and walked ahead with Linthea following.

"By the way master... who's this new adversary? Everything seems centered to this individual"

"Hmm...The Caretaker, responsible for countless deaths connected to animal abuse. International detectives are still investigating their origin and next target but it seems they're too unpredictable." Shigemi explained.

"They?"

"We still don't know for sure but victims were killed in a messed-up pattern.. it's most likely that the Caretaker had help" The sun was up and shining brightly amidst the slaughter of many people across countries that light glowed behind translucent curtains. The halls of the capacious building is noisy as usual with the rumbling of wheels and heeled sandals tapping on its polished floor.

The Stellarium was like the nation's city hall. Complete with an annex library bigger than that of a greenhouse, rooms for court, meetings, offices for humanitarian affairs and a small medbay for rushed medical assistance, all that in three floors. Other commission groups and offices were separated from the building in order to maintain order inside the building amidst its school-like hallway.

The two climbed down the third floor and passed the commission of human rights where the people of Icycilis lined up to report inhumane things done including the crimes of the Caretaker.

"Ahh I remember what Adrianna told me...they deserve what's coming to them" Shigemi already knows what Linthea's answer is going to be, afterall, she's watched over her since she was 14 years old but the older woman still hopes her outlook in life would change.

"Definitely" Linthea giggled darkly and it was time to change topic.

Shigemi sighed.

"I remembered someone under your supervision...how is he now?" The two walked down the marbled stairs to the first floor where they will soon part ways.

"Ah..that would be Kale, master. He's doing okay ...too okay for my siblings to share secrets with"Her answer came out annoyed and Shigemi laughed lightly before covering her mouth. The atmosphere is no longer dull, she was glad by it.

"Is that so~ I remembered long ago you told me of a playmate you have back in Samaari"

"I'm surprised you still remembered that"Linthea sweat-dropped with a nervous chuckle. Aside from her massive wardrobe, Shigemi Nobutaka is known to be the best archive in Icycilis.

"Y-yea..turns out it was him" Linthea sheepishly said with her lips forming a small smile.

Shigemi gasped almost unladylike. A smile formed and brightened as she giggled like a teenager, "Haha! Finally!"She exclaimed so suddenly on their way that made the other people stop and look at them.

"Relax Shigemi, my bet is still on the row"Naetalya Rolskv giggled, her foxian ears twitching to match her emotion with Kiovan nodding his head as they walked opposite to the duo's direction, probably to assess the Caretaker problem.

"Oh shut up Nat... it's not over yet"Shigemi retorts while her best friend chuckled behind her back, she held onto her husband's arm as they waved goodbye.

"What was that about master?" Linthea questioned as they walked away to the entrance.

"Oh, nothing ~ it was an inside joke" Linthea scrunched her face but let it slide, her master does random things she can understand.

"Sorry Thea, your master's quite the baby mind" Shigemi chuckled nervously with both her hands clasped.

"Oh...I don't really mind" Linthea replied, hoping to add another statement but it never came out of her mouth... perhaps another time.