Tap.
Gladius set a cup of coffee down in front of Silvana, her second one already. He had wanted to help her pick out a suitable outfit for Radiant Branch, but she preferred to have another cup of coffee, and Gladius wasn't about to deny her that.
"Gladius…" Silvana's quiet voice rang out as she gazed at her reflection in the coffee cup.
"Hmm?"
Gladius glanced at her.
"Is something bothering you?"
Silvana shook her head.
"No, just… If Relana is testing Adam's strength, what about me?"
"What do you mean?" Gladius tilted his head, though a clear look of interest appeared in his blue eyes.
"Am I ready?" Silvana looked intently at him. "I realize that Relana isn't fighting him just to find him a suitable outfit. I'm not as stupid as you think."
Gladius fell silent for a moment, then let out a short chuckle.
"Ha-haha. No, darling, I don't think you're stupid. You're a pretty smart young lady, especially considering your age. I mean, to me, anyone under 50 is basically a baby."
