Orion felt an overwhelming wave of compassion toward Nyss, fully understanding her guarded, withdrawn nature.
Gently, he placed a reassuring hand upon hers, briefly squeezing her slender fingers in comfort.
"Nyss," he spoke softly yet firmly, his voice carrying sincerity, "nothing has happened to me so far, and nothing will happen to me later as well. If your aunt can ignore whatever curse you are going through, then I can do so as well."
She looked at him hesitantly, her eyes highlighting the conflict she was feeling inside.
Orion gently smiled, "I'm not merely saying this to boast, but I actually have confidence in myself. And even if you can't trust in me, trust in my potential and talent."
"You have seen it for yourself, do you think I would go down so easily? And you are not to blame for the misfortune that follows you, after all, you are just as clueless about it as the rest."
