An hour went by.
Javier was still sitting on the couch, flipping through his sketches and plans for potential new inventions.
I wonder what I should craft next?
I don't want to craft something that would disrupt the balance of the world… like some of the inventions from my old world did. More technology doesn't always mean more happiness. It just meant more complexity, more dependency, more… unintended consequences.
Three empty coffee cups sat on the table nearby.
He glanced at the door again, a faint frown touching his lips.
What's taking them so long? It's unusual for them to be away this late.
I wonder what Mother is talking to them about, and why it's taking so long?
Sigh… I'm starting to feel restless here.
Especially without Liana around.
I guess my life feels incomplete without the girls, huh?
Javier tapped his foot lightly against the floor, the rhythmic sound echoing his growing impatience.
He exhaled softly, stood up, and turned toward the door.
