What seemed like a major issue to others was casually brushed off by Kiara as if she were saying something as simple as "no work, no food." She had a unique way of simplifying complex emotional hurdles that others found insurmountable.
Molly Palmer noticed that whenever she was with Kiara, she struggled to keep up with the conversation. Kiara's leaps in thought were almost too swift to follow.
"Aren't you afraid of me...?"
"How many times have you lost to me already? Why would I be afraid of you?" Kiara patted her shoulder, "Of course, there's no first in culture and no second in martial arts, but considering how young you are now, it's not impossible for you to surpass me. Work hard on your business skills, and when you do overtake me, I'll even give you a raise. Think about it, doesn't that fill your life with sunshine?"
Molly looked at Kiara, feeling a mix of bitter sweetness and helplessness.
"I've contracted a contagious disease... How can you be so nonchalant?"
