"Teacher, don't you think it's a bit hot today?"
Sitting in the carriage on the way home, Heloise tugged at Ronald's clothes, emphasizing the word 'teacher' with much force, her brows and eyes full of laughter.
Ronald, playing along, got goosebumps:
"..."
"Just the two of us, can't you call me by my name?"
"But I am your apprentice, you know!" This time Heloise even pressed her face closer, "Isn't it right for an apprentice to address you as 'teacher'? You don't like it?"
"..."
"Let's discuss the guild's work instead."
Ronald wisely chose to change the subject.
In fact, ever since she had started operating under her real identity, Heloise's temperament had completely diverged from those roles she had previously acted. This girl, who came from a spy organization, often liked being close to Ronald and always teased him verbally.
Even though it was quite taxing to deal with,
Ronald actually didn't dislike such behavior from Heloise.
