"..."
Aurelia made her way down the corridor, her boots clicking softly against the polished stone path with a steady rhythm.
Her mind began to drift back a while ago when Nero had called her over through their connection.
She had been busy reviewing combat formations with some of the R-tier warriors when his voice reached her thoughts with that familiar warmth she had grown so used to.
"Aury, got a sec? Need to show you something."
It was simple and direct, which was very typical of him.
She had excused herself immediately and headed toward his location without a single question in her mind.
When she arrived at the spot, he had been standing there with that signature grin of his.
It was the kind of smile that usually meant he was either about to say something completely ridiculous or do something surprisingly thoughtful.
This time, it turned out to be the latter.
