"Relax, I just wanted to know more about the Gates. But first, let me introduce myself. My name is Lian, nice to meet you."
The braver boy of the trio stepped forward immediately. "I'm Fois, nice to meet you." He extended his hand toward Lian, who shook it with a smile.
"I'm Zun," the sturdy man also extended his hand in greeting. Without hesitation, Lian reciprocated, his smile unchanged.
Finally, his gaze fell on the girl. Her bangs swayed slightly as she took a step back, positioning herself closer to Zun.
"Don't worry about her," Fois said, seeing her so agitated. "Her name's Perl, she's very shy and gets scared easily—"
"I don't get scared easily! I'm just cautious, that's all!" The girl's cheeks puffed out as a slight blush appeared on her face. Her hands were clenched into fists, almost threatening to hit Fois.
Lian's eyes widened in surprise. Shy? She seems more like a tiger—
