"Chasey!!" Lethia yelped and instantly shot to her feet.
She strode to Chasey and pulled her into a tight hug.
"Queen… I… I'm…" she sobbed. "Forgive me, Queen… I… I…" Chasey's voice choked in her throat and broke into deep, wracked sobs.
Lethia could feel Chasey's whole body trembling as she clung to her just as tightly.
"Shh… It's fine… everything's fine now. I'm fine… we're fine."
They pulled back from the embrace, and Lethia wiped Chasey's tears away.
Not long after, the pilot stepped out from the cockpit into the passenger cabin and announced they were ready for takeoff.
With arms still linked, Lethia and Chasey took their seats across from each other. Lethia only glanced at Zeran, who gave her the 'I know you like my surprise' look, and she smiled, her lips forming a soft 'thank you' just for him.
All the passengers readied themselves in their seats as the jet began taxiing.
