"Is she a witch?"
Upon listening to the accusation, Marta didn't turn her head, but her smile got wider and her eyes described a malice look as she responded
"Don't say nonsense, witchcraft and magic do not exist."
Since she had started playing she had managed to win every time. Her rivals were more drawn to play against her not because of the possible winnings but because they tried to figure out what cheating method she was using, but it was no use, a game based upon predicting your opponents draws should be won by experience and only a bit luck. Marta was getting richer and richer, and because she had been brought a plate of food she had completely forgotten about what time was it. She was about to call another opponent when the patriarch scratched his beard and said
"Oh, I finally get it. You must be an adept."
Nobody seemed to react to it, except for the girl, who jumped back hit the table with her knees, screaming and "ouch" and almost dropping the cards she had on her hands. She then fixed the eyes on the man and tried to fake dumbness
"What's an adept?"
"It's funny how you reacted. Excessively so I would even say. I have no proof really, but if you value your safety I would recommend that you pack your things and leave as quick as you can."
Marta didn't hesitate to just grab all her winnings and just get out of the place, not even wasting a second saying goodbye, she was risking getting beat if the old man explained her psynergy to the guys she had played with. It was pitch black when she went outside and while the desert locust were making a turmoil with their singing Marta just knew that there was someone following her because of the lights coming from nearby houses oscillating, it could be just one person or more, but instead of turning around and facing the pursuer she just walked normally in the direction of the inn, pretending that she wasn't noticing and once she reached the inn her heart pounded when she saw her group.
"Oh hi guys, how good to see you here safe. I might just be getting paranoid, but I think I've been followed on my way here and I'm a biiiiit concerned because I have a bunch of money I've gained illegitimately and someone asked if I'm an adept, which is a bit suspicious, so anyone can lend me a hand?"