His sudden outburst caused her to flinch, and she instinctively wrapped her hands protectively across her chest. He was so melodramatic, especially for the one who hadn't lost his entire family! Merlin, this resort was his home—did he ever get lost? Meet someone unwilling to help the proprietor's son? Probably not.

Speaking of someone willing to help, Mr. Fudge suddenly broke free of his hysterics and pointed towards a servant. Flora visibly perked up, her eyes glancing between her friend and the unfamiliar face.

"Are you sure they'd be able to help?" she asked, a hint of nervousness in her tone.

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