Cutie forced a smile, but the seriousness on Lyria's face made her avert her gaze.
"I've been visiting some places renowned for food in Felorin," she admitted softly. "And just when I was about to head to Oryndor, you called me back."
Lyria narrowed her eyes. "I knew it. So you've been traveling around eating this whole time."
Cutie puffed her cheeks in protest. "Isn't it because you've been too busy to keep your promise to take me out? I didn't want to disturb you, so I helped myself."
Lyria glanced at the tiny fairy, who seemed completely unaware of how adorable she looked while sulking.
"…Fine," Lyria said at last, her tone softening. "I'll take you out this weekend. So behave and stay put."
Cutie immediately nodded, her mood brightening.
After that, Lyria removed her makeup and headed for a hot shower. The warm water eased the fatigue clinging to her body, but the exhaustion of the day finally caught up with her.
