All went silent as they awaited Lumina's explanation.
Rubbing her shoulder, Nix masked his nervousness with a grin the moment he saw her glare at Hana.
'She's suspicious, better safe than sorry.'
"Lumina, how about we eat and I make do with the promise I had made?" Nix whispered in her ear, hoping for some favorable response.
With her interest peaked and her mood elevated by the thought, she nodded her head and smiled brightly.
Hana narrowed her eyes at the two, wondering what had been whispered to calm the storm.
Not caring if the others had been waiting for her or trying to explain her stance, Lumina began to munch on some food with gleeful vigor.
Solis' lips drew into a thin line as he picked up his fork and a knife and sliced a piece of steak while munching on it.
Fegan cleared his throat and raised his silver cup. "To new bonds!"
