"..."
And as the light shone down on her, all the whispers that still lingered in the dome died down. But even then, Aerith could hear the people through the look in their eyes—the look of expectation.
But of course, they would be expecting something. This is the very first time that a themarian would be addressing the public. A species that has kept their silence since the dawn of time, only letting their might talk.
Aerith knew that—that is why she also knew how important the words that were about to come out of her mouth right now.
She can't make a mistake. And she can't rely on Riley's flowery words; it needs to be her. It wasn't like she had no experience talking to the public. Back on Earth, she had always addressed the people whenever something world-changing happened…but then again, that was as Megawoman.
