By the time Coco came by to get Sera on Sunday, the girl was more than ready to get out of the basement, and I couldn't blame her.
More than once, I had to leave her down there alone.
Each time I returned, she looked frazzled, though she was no longer dirty.
She donned some of my clothes, including a faded pair of jeans and a blue sweatshirt with Merde across the front as well as some shoes and socks.
I'd used magic to clean her up.
Beneath the multiple layers of grime, she had long, red naturally curly hair, azure blue eyes, and light, freckled skin.
"Let me know if you need anything," I said as she followed after Coco.
Sera nodded, still slightly nervous. "I will. Thanks."
When she was gone, I stayed and tidied up the cell, then finished my lessons for the week. By the ti
