Laurel was blissfully unaware of the things happening behind her back. She was dedicated to working on the progression of her abilities. It looked easy but the pressure on her was immensely draining.
Saher was often encouraging her with strange words, giving her bribes if she completed a task.
Offering to get her a cheesecake if she managed to get past the first layer of defence in Scarlett's mind or getting her a handmade mood ring if she managed to even decipher a single thought from Linda and Ira.
At first Laurel was so offended by such things. She was being treated like a kindergartener who would do their homework for a piece of chocolate.
However, the trick worked unexpectedly well and Laurel was often seen working her butt off over a slice or two of blueberry cheesecake.
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