"Did you know this would happen?"
That was the first question Arabel asked as soon as Darkia appeared on the screen.
"I'm very glad to see you too, Arabel," Darkia replied in her unusual monotone voice, greeting her with an unchanging smile on her face.
"Oh, Idan, and you're here, hello, hello. How are you doing? How was the journey through the Fire Anomaly?"
Instead of answering, Idan took Arabel's hands.
"Relax. That's exactly what she wants, and she's playing on your emotions."
When he was sure Arabel had taken his words into account, he turned to the screen.
"Hello, Darkia."
"To answer your question, I had a great time in the Fire Anomaly."
"Now, if you don't mind, answer my wife's question."
"Heh," — Darkia grinned, looking around the audience. She knew everyone because of Arabel's memories and her spy in her mind. However, the same could not be said for others who saw her for the first time.
"Maybe," she replied with a smile. "Or maybe not."
