Kids these days say the most embarrassing things - that's a proven fact. Asbel managed to look flustered for what was probably the fifth or sixth time in the past hour. "Then...I'm glad. I wonder if it's thanks to our friendship pact, that you're able to feel that way now."

Tern nodded twice, floating down to sit on the corner of a chair. "They say friendship is r-really amazing. So I'm going to try really...really hard not to be scared, kupo...!"

But back on topic:

"She did, huh? Well, it's not a bad idea..." he confessed. This coming from the adult version of the kid who hated books and studying. "It'd be a good way for you to learn. You'd get to discover all sorts of things alongside the other Heroes, and in a safe environment. Things like reading and writing, the history of this place...lots of other things, too. But it's up to you, Sophie. You don't have to go if it doesn't interest you."