It took a while to coax Penny out of the idea of tracking down Gerard and personally rearranging his face, but after ten or so minutes and a few calming words from Luna and Aria, the group finally settled down.
The chaos of emotional confessions had finally given way to a quieter, more thoughtful silence. Everyone looked a little lighter now, like the weight of their secrets had finally been lifted. But with the quiet came a question that had been looming ever since the dungeon had ended.
What to do next?
They sat scattered across the mat-covered floor, leaning back against the walls, wings tucked in, tails curled, and nerves settling. The question hung in the air, unspoken but fully present, like a new storm on the horizon.
It was Penny who broke the silence, flopping onto her back with a dramatic groan.
"I don't know about you guys, but I am starving."
Adam didn't even look up from where he was leaning against the wall. "You're always starving."
