Arthur continued.
"I'm not forcing anything. Just testing the possibility."
His tone was relaxed but his eyes were serious.
"If it works, great. If it doesn't, I move on."
Lyra watched him carefully.
She could tell he had already thought about it a lot.
This wasn't some random idea.
Arthur scratched the back of his head again.
"Besides… I won't do anything reckless."
Lyra tilted her head.
"Really?"
Arthur nodded.
"If I try anything, you'll be there."
Lyra blinked once.
"That's your condition?"
Arthur grinned.
"Seems fair."
Lyra stared at him for a moment.
Then she sighed.
"You're unbelievable."
Arthur just smiled.
But the suggestion did calm her a little.
If she was there, she could stop things if something went wrong.
Lyra thought for a moment.
Then she nodded.
"Fine."
Arthur straightened immediately.
"So there is something?"
Lyra raised a finger.
"Don't get excited yet."
Arthur chuckled.
"Too late."
Lyra ignored the comment.
