(At the same time, Planet Ixtal, Amanda's POV)
While Leo spent the day unwinding with Su Yang as though nothing had happened, Amanda spent hers in quiet unrest, waiting for Alia, who arrived on Ixtal in haste after receiving her urgent message.
"What's going on? Why did you call me here so suddenly? Is everything alright?"
Alia asked the moment she stepped inside, concern evident in her voice as she took in Amanda's red eyes and strained expression.
Amanda tried to offer a small smile, but it faltered almost immediately, her fingers twisting together tightly in her lap as she gestured for Alia to sit beside her on the bed, the weight of unspoken frustration and hurt lingering heavily in the room.
"Woah, woah, woah!
You look like you've cried all night.
That's so unusual for you, love.
What happened?"
Alia asked, as Amanda spontaneously broke into tears once more, unable to process the bulk of emotions she was feeling at this moment.
*Sob*
*Sob*
