“Go. I won’t walk you out.” Kwon Noya sent him off with a heartless farewell and didn’t look back as he went upstairs. 

Kwon Palmo gave a dry laugh. “Please don’t feel too bad. He’s just not good at expressing his feelings.”

Seo Jun-Ho knew better than anyone. He smiled back, and Kwon Palmo took out a small pouch. 

“What’s this?”

“Agarit tea leaves. He told me to give it to you. He has never treated a new person this well before…He must really like you.” Part of Kwon Noya’s charm was the way he took care of you despite his grumpy demeanor. 

“Tell Noya I said thank you.”

“Alright. And…” Kwon Palmo’s eyes sparkled, but he shook his head. “It’s nothing. You’ll know soon enough.” Kwon Palmo didn’t add anything to his mysterious words and bowed. His muscles folded as he did so. “Please take care.”

Seo Jun-Ho tilted his head as he left the workshop and looked behind him. 

‘I’ll know soon enough? What?’ 

He hadn’t said anything else, so there was nothing for Seo Jun-Ho to think...