"No… it might not be possible. Bella has a recommendation letter. She can bring one or two extra people inside. You don't have that. But I'm very grateful you offered. Truly. If I get a chance in the future, I'll repay your kindness."
She even bowed dramatically.
Bella stared blankly at her. 'How did I get dragged into this? What did I do? Wait... why do I feel that man is going to scold me now?'
And yes, just as she predicted, the man puffed up in self-importance, turned toward Bella, and narrowed his eyes at her.
He scoffed.
"You look so obedient, but it's only on the surface. Why can't you act like a kind patron? Don't you know this base has a rule about kindness? They sell food at low prices, and they give out permanent residences with good housing options. It shows how kind the base leader is. If you can't even follow that spirit, how do you have the face to enter this place?"
Bella's patience snapped.
She pointed at the man sharply.
