Leon did not tiptoe consciously, slowed his pace, then stealthily crept up behind Tassera, tapped her left shoulder, jumped to her right side, and gave her a startle… Men remain boys until the end, and when in high spirits, could engage in such childish antics.
Leon Jing's mood today was neither good nor bad, mainly tired. He approached Tassera with a normal pace, only to find her randomly tearing at the bread and feeding seagulls, completely unaware of his presence… even though she would normally notice him even with her back turned.
Cough cough cough—
Leon raised his hand to his mouth and gently coughed once, startling Tassera. He snatched the bread from her hand and said, "What are you thinking about? You seem so absent-minded."
"It's nothing." Tassera glanced at Leon, tidied her long hair tousled by the sea breeze, and tucked it behind her ears.
