A few moments ago, while Aether was busy listening to the details of what was going on with Kai, meanwhile, back at the party,
Thalia's gaze lingered on Aether's back, her eyes glimmering with something unreadable. She swirled a drink in her hand, her thoughts running at a pace faster than anyone could notice.
There was a reason she wanted him here tonight. Her fingers traced the rim of the glass absentmindedly as she glanced at the bottles of alcohol arranged on the table. The selection was decent, but none of them felt… special.
"Hmm…" She picked up a few different drinks, bringing them to her lips and tasting each one. The warmth of the liquor trickled down her throat, some sharper, some smoother, but none of them were what she was looking for.
Meanwhile, Raven turned toward Maelona, her voice casual yet carrying a trace of curiosity. "Aether wanted to know whether you guys buy Thrusters or not."
Maelona blinked, taken aback by the question. "Buy? Why?"
