She remained quiet for a moment.
"Apart from trust and help, I don't exactly expect anything specific from any of you. I have no ulterior motives related to any of you, and I come with my heart open."
"I want to live. And so do you."
Her words echoed, and she stopped speaking, exhaling deeply, having said her piece.
Enoch stared into her eyes, and she stared into his, Uriel standing to the side, filled with chaotic thoughts as he keenly observed them both.
Silence reigned for a while.
"You're telling the truth," Enoch suddenly said.
He turned to Uriel, his gaze sparkling. Uriel stared back for a moment, confused, but then understood his meaning.
"Her heart is pure. I trust her," he added to Enoch's words.
Turning to Ayah, Uriel explained, "I can feel emotions, and he can tell truths from lies. If we are to be transparent, then we might as well start there."
Ayah nodded. "I understand, and I appreciate the trust, then."
Then, both she and Uriel turned to Enoch.
