"So you finally changed your mind?" I asked as I approached her.
"Well…yeah, something like that," Ellyn replied.
"Anyway, come inside," I said and made way for her to enter. However, her facial expression clearly showed that she was hesitating.
"No, no, it's fine. I'll stay in an inn. I came here only because I wanted to meet with you," she replied.
"I don't think I can allow that."
"Huh?" she mumbled in surprise.
"Staying alone at an inn outside the academy and away from me is the worst choice you could make safety-wise," I explained.
"That's true, but I don't want to trouble your family."
"It's not really a problem, in fact, they will be more than happy to have you. And it's not like we don't have a few guest rooms," I said. "Come."
"Sigh…fine. But are you sure it's okay?"
"Yeah."
She still looked like she wasn't completely pleased by the idea, but for now, she stepped inside along with the bag that she was carrying on her back.
