Different?
Ronan did not understand what she meant. He had no reason to care about something so vague, but Aura's expression was serious enough that he checked the simplest, most measurable answer.
So he opened her affection page.
Then he froze.
Affection: 52
Trust: 31
Loyalty: 40
Ronan stared at the numbers longer than he should.
They had all increased.
That alone would not have surprised him. The invasion, the Demon Leech, watching him nearly die and then return – all of it could create a spike in emotional attachment.
That was a predictable human – and apparently demonic – response.
But the distribution was wrong.
Before the battle royale, her loyalty had been higher than her affection.
That made sense.
Their relationship was built on a contract, mutual survival, usefulness, and shared secrets.
He gave her freedom and a path to revenge, she gave him a hidden weapon and information.
