Snippet #2053147

"Well, it sounds like you are very fond of him." Sumi's eyes widened at what the young girl was hinting and quickly shook her head. "No no no! It's nothing like that!" She couldn't help it when her pale cheeks darkened a little. "He saved my life about a year ago, and I became eternally grateful for it. I'm merely an assistant." She was rather flustered and embarrassed by the thought of her being fond of Lucas in that way. It wasn't something she'd ever really considered, and immediately tried to move on from it. "I'm wondering... how on earth did my cousin; my mortal, human cousin, land a job like this; keeping supernatural creatures in this itty-bitty town?" "Well, that is a strange question, I must admit..." Sumina responded, nodding along with her and biting her lip. "I guess he took it on himself, it's his choice. But..." She scratched the back of her neck. "He does need the help. He may act like he doesn't want it at times... but he needs it, in case something bad happens to him." Sumi looked to Elatha and sighed. "How do I say this... Most other humans around here, are a little arrogant. 'Every man for himself' and all that lark. I guess, Lucas is a bit more wholey, believing we should all help each other in a socialist way."