Later, Aether and Nyx returned home, even though the meeting was still ongoing. Discussions were continuing about the repaired cycle of samsara, yet everyone knew deep down—it didn't guarantee the return of The Eye and The Hands without Grace.
They had more work to do... and they knew it.
Since Aether had openly revealed what he done... everyone started seeing him in a different light. Not just as Nyx's husband. Not just a slave. But as something... far more significant.
Even though many of them didn't like it.
And for some reason, that shift in perception definitely began to bother Mary more.
Meanwhile,
As Aether and Nyx stepped through the door of the house, they halted for a moment, surprised to see... Nightfire was still inside, pacing restlessly like she had been waiting the entire time.
The moment Aether walked in, Nightfire's eyes lit up, her face instantly softening with a bright, relieved expression.
[+1000]
"The fuck you went off to—"
