When Ves next met up with Gloriana after she finished her work session, he cuddled against her as they rested in their parlor.
He slowly regaled the discussion he held with the legion commanders of the expeditionary fleet.
"Miaow~"
"Mrow~"
Clixie comfortably rested on Ves' lap. Blinky had emerged from Ves and leisurely licked the Rubarthan Sentinel Cat's fur.
Meanwhile, Gloriana partially occupied herself by communing with her pet arche engineer. Her Archglove-covered hand rested on different parts of Hekkel's archeshell. Each time she made contact, sparks of electricity occasionally ran through the glove and shell.
Hekkel did not seem to mind. The domesticated alien engineer made an expression that looked like he felt completely content.
Despite the idyllic atmosphere of the parlor, the topic of discussion was much graver.
