Orion rubbed his nose slightly and stepped back, realizing he wasn't invited.
Aerialia chuckled behind him. "You shouldn't walk into a god's abode uninvited. Regardless, it seems you'll have to try harder to earn her trust," she said.
Despite being wary due to her previous death, Ilse was currently in a blank state, much like when the gods first descended from heaven—curious about the world, herself, and her children, with a tremendous, piqued interest in the changes around her. This would have made things easier for Orion, as he could gain her protection and trust by being truthful and satiating her curiosity.
But given their current situation, where her life and death were in Orion's hands, she would be extremely cautious about his every gesture and motive towards her. Fortunately, the Prismerions would serve as their bridge over these obstacles.
