Why Did We Stop?

"Oh this is not the valley of dark souls. This is the path to it. The valley is just at the end of the road," his smirk grew wider.

“Oh, I bet that place is more creepy. I did some research and found out that it’s the place of the oldest and first century witches,” I said with eagerness.

“Is that what makes you believe it’s dark and old?” Lance asked with the most amused smile.

“It has to be, that place is the oldest standing kingdom in the entire land,” I explained further.

“Since when did you know all of this?” Lance Looked at me, shocked.

“I’m the smart one remember and we have a huge library back at the castle,” I boasted.

“That still does not answer my question, smart one,” he replied, raising his hands to finger quote the smart one.

“Remember when you stormed out of the library like a little girl the other day, I used the opportunity to do my research before looking for you,” I replied.

“Did you just call me a girl?” Lance narrowed his eyes, hearing nothing but a girl.

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