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Her lips went shut when she saw Xander coming out of the room. 

Oh....

She took her bottom lips into her mouth immediately, suddenly running out of words. Where was he off to, huh? She needed him to be in the room to....make it easier for her. She was still trying to prepare herself. 

Her eyes danced around him as he walked towards her direction, taking his usual gentle steps - gentleness that can be deceptive. 

He had his sheath in his left arm and wore a black cloth which made Kaylan think he was going to the field to practice - as usual. Does he think of anything else aside war??

She continued staring glumly at him until he'd gotten to where she was. Xander was of course, surprised seeing her there, but being the kind of man he was, he wasn't ready to ask any questions and just decide it was best to walk away. 

Kaylan's heart gave a mighty leap when