"Now that I see you, I really missed a lot here, huh?" Hugo chuckled as he gazed at the woman embracing him. I disliked it — whether or not I wanted this feeling — but I knew Hugo. Everyone seemed to like him and I knew he liked them all equally.
"You've grown taller a little, but still a shorty," he teased playfully while stroking the woman's head. "It's nice to see you, though, Adelia."
Adelia blushed as she pouted. "I've grown taller. I already passed your shoulders."
"Still shorter than me." He grinned before placing his hands on Adelia's arms to take it away from him. "Anyway, since it seems everyone is gathered here to welcome your selfish lord. I would like to be more selfish and use this opportunity to introduce you to someone."
Hugo stood beside me, and the attention naturally shifted to me. He held my shoulder, pulling me closer to his side.
