The bustling and chattering filled the space, and the milky fireplace stained the cheerfulness red, and happiness flowed out.It is evident that Adriana's family is not wealthy, and may be slightly better off than the Lechman family - presumably because her father is in the White Lion Legion; But poverty and hardship did not make the girls sad and gloomy, and the bright warmth overflowed.From the time Adlina and Elena came home, the enthusiastic and noisy voices never stopped, and although he still occasionally took care of Hoden's feelings, asking Hoden back and forth, Hoden quickly realized that he should leave and leave the girls a little space.There doesn't seem to be a place for men here.So, Hoden didn't say hello specifically, so he silently turned around and left, quietly leaving the family, hoping that they could share the joy of the dance, and that Elena's ankle could recover quickly.From the warmth of the interior to the coldness of the outside, the coachman was still waiting diligently, which made the quiet street not deserted, and Hodden couldn't help but remember Elena's words just now that she was a "princess", and the curvature of her mouth couldn't help but rise.Looking down at the muffin in her palm, she seemed to be able to feel the brightness of Ms.
Julianne, faintly with the temperature that had just come out of the oven, and the rich aroma of wheat baking lingered in her fingertips: how did she know that she would never refuse dessert, even if it was already past dinner time, or even late for supper to be precise?
Break a small piece and stuff it in your mouth, and the strong and mellow taste will explode in your mouth, making you want to close your eyes and let out an exclamatory taste - the most ordinary and simple dishes are often the most testing of craftsmanship, after all, there are not too many fancy dishes to divert the eye."
Do you like it?"
There was a call behind him, and he reflexively turned his head, and then he could see Adriana's generous eyes, without the slightest twist and panic, even if she had just shown her home to Hoden, who had just met for the first time, she was not embarrassed, just a calm look.Hodden chuckled, "Yes, very much. ”And also held up the muffin and gestured to Adlina, "Julie's craftsmanship is excellent. ”"I think so too."
Adlina nodded in agreement, "Thank you for your help tonight, without you, Elena and I might have really stayed in the auditorium for one night." ”Before Hodden could respond, Adlina pulled out an ancient, yellowed parchment scroll from behind her."
It's a little gift."…… By the time Hodden arrived at 99 Princes Street, the night was already deep, deep, the hour hand seemed to be past twelve o'clock, and the street was completely silent.In fact, Adlina lives in the ninth arrondissement, which is not far from Holden's residence, but the carriage is not fast, and she has to go around some blocking buildings, so she arrives home a little later.When he opened the door, he saw Nair, who was working in front of the kerosene lamp and waiting for him, and without words, a smile crept up the corner of his mouth."
You don't have to wait for me to come home, I'm not a kid anymore."
Hoden said helplessly.Nair looked up at Holden, "I'm working, not waiting for you. ”A narrow look flashed in Howlen's eyes, "Or are you waiting for me to tell you the story of the ball?"
”Thinking back to what happened at the ball, I do have the illusion that I am a world away, and I always feel that those blood and death were a long, long time ago."
I didn't."
Nair shook his head helplessly.Having said that, Hodden still moved his chair and sat across from Nair, "I know you didn't, but there's a lot going on tonight, and I hope to be able to share it with you." ”"......," Nair looked at Hodden with a smile on his face.Holden just pretended not to see it, "The carriage for the prom tonight filled the streets in front of the academy with ......"
In detail, Hoden told the story of the homecoming ball, and did not mention the regrettable murder, but only told the young boys and girls who arrived at the auditorium with great anticipation, dressed up for the feast, dancing in laughter, and their youthful faces full of throbbing and joy.Holden is a master of observation and a master of storytelling, and the details he tells always create a vivid and clear image of the homecoming ball: the youth of the young Ai years, the impulses of those youthful years, and the throbbing of those ignorant years......
Everything is so lifelike.Although Nair denied it, he listened attentively, and the laughter involuntarily overflowed, and it seemed that the whole world was brightened.However, in the end, it was Nair who was the first to wake up to his senses, he took the initiative to interrupt Holden, ending the story of the ball that shimmered with a rose-colored halo, short-term happiness was enough, he urged Hodden to wash up quickly and rest early, the night was already deep, and the act of staying up late was occasional, but not too indulgent."
You're still growing."
These are Nair's exact words.Hoden reflexively wanted to refute, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that he was indeed only eighteen years old now, and he was indeed in the stage of growth and development, so he swallowed the words sullenly.After washing up, Nair returns to his room, and Hodden is ready to rest, it's time for the long night to come to an end, but before going to bed, there is one more thing to accomplish.Adlina's gift.Worried that Nair might see the light through the crack in the door, and then get up and toss again, Hoden opened his hand and used psionic energy to seal the corners of the crack in the door to ensure that all the light would not leak out, so he re-lit the kerosene lamp, and looked at the orange halo enveloping the small area in front of the desk, and couldn't help but feel a little excited.Hoden unfolded the parchment scroll slowly, as if opening the door to a whole new world, and the excitement could be felt at his fingertips.Just before leaving, Adlina came out to bid farewell to Hodden, and included a small gift - "I know that you are also very interested in those mysterious things, and like me, I have been trying to find relevant information, but I have not gained much.Even now, I have very limited information; However, I think that if you share it with your peers, you can double the joy. ”"It's a page of miscellaneous conversation, and what I found in a book about supernatural and strange events is not the original page of the book, but the fragments sandwiched inside, a bit like a diary, and I think you can refer to it together.""
Remember, if you have something to learn, be sure to share it with me.That's what a gift is all about. ”In the end, Adlina also winked at Holden, not hiding her careful thoughts.()