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The stranger patted Ida on the shoulder in a friendly manner.
"What a short but strong name! Almost like mine!" The girl took Ida's arm. "I live here. Ha-ha. Or rather, I survive? I hunt monsters for our dear captain. As you can see, I have a very long and sharp weapon with me. It is simply necessary in this harsh world we live in. Oh yes, you are new here. You don't have a home, and convincing that bore Scalak will take an eternity. Want to come with me? I'll treat you to something. We can sit down for a bit. Then we'll go back."
Apparently, the stranger was skilled in diplomacy because her words seemed very persuasive.
"Thank you, of course," Ida gently freed herself from the stranger's grip and stepped back towards the warriors she already knew – the Connoisseurs. "But I need to wait for my teacher here, along with everyone else. It would be awkward if Mr. Utar finished and I was somewhere unknown. I’d get into big trouble! After all, I am here to learn, not to relax!"
In general, she had no idea how the teacher would react. But her parents might really be unhappy. And she herself was afraid to separate from the people next to whom she felt safe.
Ida checked her pockets to find her notebook and make a note.
"Maybe I'll find you later sometime? What did you say your name was?"
