They all began walking towards Xavier's house.
Lilia caught up beside him and glanced back toward the mountain. "That was my first time meeting Uncle…"
Xavier raised a brow. "Yeah?"
"He's exactly how my father used to describe him," she said softly. "Quiet and calm."
Xavier gave her a small nod, not saying anything.
He glanced at Lyra next and smirked. "Feeling hungry?"
Lyra's stomach growled like it had been summoned.
"…I was starving," she mumbled. "But the mood was kinda… serious, so I didn't say anything."
Xavier chuckled. "We'll eat once we get home."
His eyes flicked to the right.
Reva had created a small gap between them, her pace just a little faster. Her arms were crossed, ears slightly bent back, tail low.
"Hey," Xavier called out. "What's up with you?"
She didn't answer.
Xavier sighed. "You'll get your meal too."
At that, her ears perked. Her steps slowed. She drifted back toward him, walking beside him again—close, but not quite brushing shoulders.
