Daphne led Zaeryn through a maze of shiny corridors, until they reached a huge transport bay.
There, Annalise waited by a sleek Vitae-Glide, a futuristic vehicle that looked like a pod with a smooth, black hull that shone with glowing blue streaks, its inside lit up with a cool amber light and comfy gel seats that hugged you just right.
Her hazel eyes lit up with a warm smile the second she saw him.
"He's all yours, Annalise," Daphne said, her voice back to its usual no-nonsense tone. "Keep him out of trouble, okay?"
"I'm right here, you know," Zaeryn mumbled, mock offended.
Daphne's lips twitched into a quick smirk. "Yep, I see you." She gave him a long, warm look before turning and walking off, her heels clicking sharply.
A quiet vibe settled between Zaeryn and Annalise, the air filled with the faint buzz of the pod's energy. "Ready to go?" she asked quietly.
"Sure, lead on."
They stepped into the VitaeGlide, the doors hissing shut with a muted whoosh, locking them in.
