Yabemiya looked at the father and daughter with a smile and an envious look in her eyes. "When will my father come back? Mother promised he would, but when? I've been waiting for many years…" she muttered to herself, taking the dishes into the kitchen.
Mag looked at Amy with a serious look on his face. "Amy, starting tomorrow, you will start your lessons with Krassu. Remember, you should call him 'Master Krassu' and always be courteous and respectful."
"But I like to call him Master Half-beard."
Mag shook his head. "It's rude. He might feel offended. Words can cut deeper than knives, and students ought to respect their teachers. You're their only student, so be good while attending their classes, okay?"
Amy nodded obediently. "Yes, Father. But can I call them Master Half-beard and Master Turtle after class?"
"Uh, yeah, I guess," Mag said, looking at her expectant little face. They don't seem very bothered by their nicknames.
