Andrew ignored her completely and went back to work. He reopened the cauldron and began cleaning out the residue, then methodically organized the scattered materials around him.

Luna's tone softened without her even realizing it. "Alright, I was out of line earlier. Andrew, will you please teach me alchemy? I-I'm begging you."

Andrew froze, utterly stunned. "What did you just say? You're begging me? Say that again… I didn't catch it."

Luna clenched her teeth. "I said I'm begging you. You h