Orson had gone off to grab a soda and was lagging.
Morwenna quickly waved at Orson, whispering, "Orson, I've got a mission for you."
Holding the soda, Orson replied with honesty, "What's it? Do you want me to look after you at school? No problem. Though, I'm a bit too old to enroll as a student. Maybe I could work as a security guard at the school?"
Morwenna facepalmed. "No, that's not it. I'll be fine at school, but I hope you can keep an eye on Norbert. If anything happens, you must let me know immediately."
"Oh, I see."
"I left my slingshot under that big tree where Norbert and I usually hang out. It's yours now."
Orson's eyes lit up, and he excitedly said, "Got it. I'll take good care of Mr. Norbert!"
Morwenna nodded in approval. "Do well, and when I return for the holidays, I'll teach you how to miss no shot."
"Deal!"
With the slingshot in his possession, Orson hurried off to catch up with Norbert, his face beaming.
Morwenna felt a bit more at ease.
Orson might be single-minded, but that was why he could see it through with utmost seriousness once he'd promised to do something. Knowing Orson was there to watch over Norbert gave Morwenna peace of mind.
Back at her dorm, Morwenna found Norbert hadn't left yet.
After seeing Morwenna head upstairs, he asked Keegan to fetch the gifts from the car, which he had prepared in advance.
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