Javier looked at Liana and Gloria, his expression filled with worry.
"Liana? Gloria?"
Liana turned toward him, her usual gentle smile unwavering. "Yes, young master?"
Gloria, ever composed, adjusted her glasses. "You seem troubled."
Javier hesitated before speaking, his sharp eyes scanning them for any sign of change. "You both… okay?"
Liana tilted her head slightly. "Hmm? I don't feel anything strange."
Gloria crossed her arms. "Neither do I. If something were wrong, I would have noticed immediately."
Javier narrowed his eyes. He could still feel the remnants of powerful magic lingering in the air, but neither Liana nor Gloria seemed any different.
Javier frowned. "And… where are they? Aria and Ari?"
Liana placed a hand over her chest, her eyes glimmering in the soft light. "I think they're inside us. Maybe."
"Maybe?" Javier's voice rose slightly.
Gloria sighed. "They aren't trying to control us, if that's what you're worried about."
