The meeting ended with a handshake where Seraphine was escorted out by Elaina. With the agreement secured, Marcus knew this is going to be the first contract of the Atlas.
He waited for Elaina's return which took about thirty minutes, and when she returned she looked at him with a sharp gaze.
"Woah, what's with that look?"
"You were staring at her," Elaina said as she pouted.
"No, no, don't misunderstand," Marcus chuckled as he waved his hand dismissively. "That was my first time seeing an elf."
"Hmm…" Elaina tilted her head slightly, still not convinced.
"…And?" she asked.
Marcus rubbed the back of his neck, letting out a small breath.
"And I got curious," he said. "That's it."
Elaina kept looking at him.
Silent.
Her eyes narrowed just a little.
Marcus sighed.
"…Alright, fine. She's beautiful. I noticed. But that doesn't mean anything."
Elaina's expression didn't change immediately.
"…You noticed."
Marcus gave a small, helpless shrug.
"I have eyes."
