"Come closer." He said awkwardly, "I'm your follower, here to serve you anytime, anywhere."
"...Thank you."
She placed her chin on Gongsun Ce's shoulder, her wet silver hair draping over his chest. She embraced him like she did when she first rescued him, letting their body warmth comfort each other.
"For me, the most important thing right now is to help you become stronger and complete this journey. Let's discuss... other matters once the journey ends, alright?"
"Your will, my lady." Gongsun Ce struggled to move his fingers, "I'll always follow your orders."
"You're the captain now."
"In my heart, the follower's priority is a little higher than the captain's."
They laughed together, causing the water in the bathtub to overflow onto the wet floor. By now the water temperature had gradually cooled, so Alandia added water and turned on the faucet to soak their bodies in new hot water.
They quietly soaked for a while, without thinking of anything.
