Inside the dimly lit carriage, Elowen sat comfortably beside Mikhailis, her head gently resting on his shoulder. Her long silver hair fell across his arm, and her eyes were closed, a serene smile gracing her lips. Their arms were linked, a symbol of the newfound bond they shared. Across from them sat Lira and Serelith, who were trying their best not to stare, but their eyes were constantly drawn to the intimate display in front of them.
Lira leaned in closer to Serelith, her elegant ponytail swaying slightly, and whispered in a teasing tone.
"Look at Her Majesty… She seems to have forgotten we're even here."
Serelith smirked, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
"Indeed, Lira. It's as if we're re decorations in this carriage. And here I thought we'd at least have a good chat. But… look at her." She gestured at Elowen with her chin, her voice barely above a whisper.
"So happy and relaxed, like a cat curling up in the sun."
Lira nodded, her lips curling into a playful smile.
"Yes, Lady Serelith. She's practically glowing. I wonder if she realizes that we're watching them like this."
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Serelith's smirk grew wider as she added.
"Well, at least they can't kiss with us here. That would be a bit too much." She chuckled quietly, glancing back at Elowen's resting figure, her eyes flicking briefly towards Mikhailis, who had his eyes closed but seed too relaxed to be asleep.
After a pause, Lira sighed softly, her voice thoughtful.
"Now that I think about it… we're quite troubleso, aren't we? Getting envious and jealous of Her Majesty, even though we have no rightful claim over His Highness." She paused for a mont, her eyes looking down at her folded hands, a conflicted expression clouding her calm deanor.
"We're just the Queen's attendants without any official relationship with the His Highness."
There was a mont of silence between them, Serelith's eyes softening as she glanced at Lira, then back at the couple.
After a few monts, she leaned in close, her voice almost sulky as she whispered back.
"It's all His Highness's fault for not giving us proper justice, Lira… Not ours." She let out an exaggerated sigh, her expression turning more playful.
"It's his fault for laying his hands on us and leaving us hanging."
Lira's gaze turned pensive, a reluctant smile forming on her lips as she nodded, her usual composed expression cracking just a bit.
"Perhaps… you're right."
I can hear everything, you know, Mikhailis thought to himself with a wry smile despite having his eyes closed.
Seriously… these girls. What does they even an I'm the one who lay my hand on them? It's my line. They are the ones who lay their hands on in the first place.
He tried to stifle his chuckle, letting the soft sway of the carriage lull him into a more comfortable state. But his mind was far from resting.
Rodion's cool and precise voice echoed through the audio link of his glasses, delivering a stream of information with characteristic efficiency.
Elowen, who had managed to stay awake, turned her head slightly, her eyes fixed on the glowing projection of the Chira Ant Queen's nest displayed in the air between her and Mikhailis. Her gaze was alight with fascination as Rodion gave a detailed report, her curiosity evident in the way her eyes seed to widen with each new piece of information.
"Look, Mikhailis," she whispered, careful not to disturb the others.
"This projection… it's remarkable. The way the ants have structured the tunnels—so efficient." Her eyes sparkled as she took in the intricate network of chambers and pathways, all bustling with activity as the Chira Ants worked tirelessly.
She's really getting into it, Mikhailis thought, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
Guess I've managed to drag her into the world of bugs.
Rodion's voice continued, overlaying Elowen's excitent.
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