The gentle humming from Nova's sleeping area created a melodic backdrop to their conversation about suburban life, but as the four mates stood together in the chamber, a different kind of anticipation began to settle between them.
The Dragon Realm's eternal sunset cast warm golden light through the shifting windows, painting their faces in hues that seemed to emphasize every curve, every angle, every detail that had been overlooked during their recent crises.
Marcus was the first to voice what they were all thinking, his senses picking up the subtle changes in their collective emotional state. "We could," he said slowly, his voice carrying a careful suggestion, "finally proceed with our honeymoon. It's been..."
"Too long," Kai finished, responding to the shift in atmosphere with an intensity that made his eyes flash briefly amber in the light.
