Refuge of Embers Pt 5 - Helping Hand by Misskitty2k

Yeah, I'll since he's an egg.

Then it's settled! Come with me, big guy.

I guess I'll be back later tonight with Erin. Don't have too much fun foraging without me.

So this may come as a shock to you, but I have a bit of a nefarious ulterior motive here.

This may come as a shock to you too, but I'm more curious than surprised.

Huh, figures. So these guests we have coming over after the festival are the people I mentioned yesterday.

Wait, so the guy your dad is trying to marry Linae after you?

The one and only. Linae is by the woodshed. I figured I'd give you two some time alone before this whole thing goes down.

I'll just conveniently disappear for a while, but you know how reserved she is.

Maybe spending some time alone with a guy that she actually likes will help her.

Come to her senses and show her backbone to my dad on this one.

Ah, that's a tall order, Rithy. I can't promise any miracles, but I'll try my best.

That's all I ask.

See, Linae? I told you he'd help out.

Oh, hey, Linae.

Hi, Nathaniel.

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