Julian Bennett looked overjoyed. He came forward, slung an arm around her shoulder, and poked her head with an easy familiarity. "Why didn't I think to ask you before?"
"I can't believe you're a student at Capella Normal University too. What a coincidence!"
"Master and apprentice... we really are fated, aren't we!"
"..." 'Fated? Heh heh heh.'
Zoe Rhodes forced a couple of dry laughs.
"You're a freshman?"
"...Yeah."
"No wonder." Julian Bennett glanced down at the mask on her face and frowned. "Why are you wearing a mask on such a hot day? Isn't it stuffy?"
"It's the perfect chance for your master to see what a peerless beauty you are..."
Zoe Rhodes's brow twitched violently. She grabbed his hand. "No, no, don't! I—I'm having an allergic reaction on my face, I can't take it off!"
Hearing this, Julian Bennett let out a concerned "Oh, my." "Have you seen a doctor? How about I, your master, take you to the hospital?"
