Hera, playing the role of the peacemaker, gently held Minerva in place and patted her head soothingly. "There, there. No need to get angry. Let's tend to your wounds first—we're blocking the aisle, and other passengers might want to get through."
Her tone was calm, almost considerate, as if she were giving Alice a graceful way out of the situation. But Alice understood the real message beneath Hera's words perfectly. Her fists clenched at her sides, her teeth gritting in silent fury. She couldn't say anything now—not without risking further backlash. If she tried to stop Hera and Minerva from leaving, she might actually get kicked off the aircraft for causing a scene.
