"I didn't imagine we'd ever come to a crossroads such as this", I let out a puff of smoke, standing opposite her.
"But, as a matter of fact, I always had a feeling we would", Lady answered with her signature smirk.
"Sure, you did", I said sarcastically.
It was surprising at first. But things made sense soon enough. Lady had sent all of us away on a mission. She'd isolated herself at Valhalla. Chopper had left of his own accord. She'd sent Sight to look for him. Deli had gone to see her children. And she bid Lubbock and June farewell. She'd even given her fur coat to June. Grim was on a mission, too. And I was looking for Jean V. to deliver her letter.
It was all exactly as it had been back then. When I'd return from meeting Jean V., Lady would already be beyond saving. Back then, all I knew was that the person who sent her that blank letter was the one who came to kill her. I never ventured to find out much else.
It all made sense now as I stood be
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