Simon entered the room to face Wizard Archie's inquiries, while Charlie pulled Carl aside.
"Let's just drop the matter," Charlie spoke softly. "You'll still need Simon's support while working at the pharmacy, so don't let your relationship get too strained."
"Senior Brother," Carl frowned, "he was the one who caused this issue. I'm willing to coexist peacefully, but I'm afraid some may not want that."
"..." Charlie stroked his beard and sighed helplessly. "Simon has been following the tutor since he was very young. After thirty years, naturally, some affection has developed. We're leaving in a year, and the tutor definitely doesn't want the shop to be in disarray during this time."
Carl shook his head.
