"Why is Thorian taking too long?" Helga said, shifting in her seat uncomfortably.
"I don't know, but let's wait," Evie said as she looked down to look at the gate Thorian left from. It has been about four hours and he hasn't returned yet, and as more time passed, the more they became worried.
The tension in the room was so palpable. "It is going to be okay, don't worry," Evie said, trying to calm down the worried Helga and Max despite being worried herself. "Whatever happens, I am going to protect you, and I believe that Thorian is a capable young man and if he is late, it is because of something legit. So let's wait for him, okay?" she said, looking at them.
They both nodded, visibly relaxing. Ggr" Max's stomach rumbled as he buried his face in his hands, lightening the mood as both Evie and Helga laughed at that. "Let's order some drinks while we wait," Evie said, signaling to the server downstairs.
