"Liana?"
"Yes?" Liana looked up, blinking as Javier called her name.
"What's with the silence?" he asked, brow raised in mild concern.
She offered him a gentle smile. "Nothing, young master."
"Really?" Javier pressed, narrowing his eyes a little.
"Yes."
"For real?"
"Yes~" Liana replied, her voice turning playfully sweet. "Now, young master, I'm sure you're hungry. Let's find someplace to eat. I'm certain Gloria can't wait either."
"Ara~ Liana, it's not just me, you know." Gloria chimed in, feigning innocence as she hugged Javier's arm a little tighter.
"My, Gloria, I'm not that hungry," Liana replied, shaking her head with mock modesty.
"Ara~ feeling full after the kiss?~" Gloria teased, her tone lilting.
Liana just smiled, glancing around the lively street, her hand still resting comfortably on Javier's arm.
Behind them, Buddy trotted along with an easy, proud gait, followed closely by Pikko and Peanut.
