When they were done, Seo placed the crystal at the center of the table.
The red glow had grown brighter, now almost eager — as if responding to their attention.
"I can see it's already active," Rose said, noticing the faint, swirling light inside the orb's core. "She must've been waiting for us to answer… what gives, I wonder?"
"Hehe~ maybe she just wanted to talk. It's been a while since we last saw her — maybe she misses us," Alice replied, her tone light and teasing as she leaned closer to the crystal. "She is kind of adorable when she gets all possessive and dramatic, don't you think?"
Meanwhile, Seo, who was still a bit unsure of who exactly they were talking about, tilted her head slightly.
"Liyana?" she asked, her usual monotone voice carrying a hint of curiosity.
