Suddenly, Albus contorted itself back while in midair, using its long neck to bring its head towards its side in an attempt to capture the beige-haired girl in its jaws.
"Huh--?"
Aiko noticed, but it was too late for her body to move as the shadow of Albus' head loomed over her, approaching swiftly.
--Before the jaws could ensnare her, the platform beneath her feet disappeared, causing her to free fall through the air.
"Ah---!"
The beige-haired noble girl screamed out naturally as the height she was left descending was fear inducing.
"Stop your screaming, I've got you!"
Macheo yelled up at the girl as he waved his hand, summoning a gentle wave to catch the girl in a soft embrace, letting her fall directly into the young man's arms.
They both immediately fell red from the unexpected closeness.
"…Thank you…"
"Yeah…whatever."
