After getting teased so thoroughly by Aether, Maelona had no choice but to change the topic—her cheeks still burning from earlier. Without another word, she turned sharply and began walking, her voice calm but laced with fluster,
"Come… there's something I want to show you."
Aether followed, still grinning, clearly savouring her reactions.
They headed toward the Thruster Station, located nearby.
Maelona had already taken care of relocating the local residents, offering them temporary housing and protections to keep them safe during the construction.
As the two of them walked side by side, the soft blue butterfly—Elona—rested comfortably on Aether's shoulder, swaying gently with each step. And then, in its soft, chiming voice, it began to hum an oddly adorable tune.
"Mama~ Papa~ Papa~ Pa~ Ma~ Ma~ Ma~ Papa~"
