The sudden shift in Alpha Orion's demeanor caught me off guard. From a stern, demanding figure, he transformed into someone wearing a disarming smile. The unexpected change left me bewildered, trying to decipher the motives behind this abrupt shift in attitude.
"This is why I want to always work with you and want you by my side," he declared, the smile lingering on his face. "You are not the type to be easily shoved away or intimidated by anyone, and that alone makes me always know that you have a mind of your own and you are truthful to me without any hidden motives."
His words hung in the air, a surprising acknowledgment that seemed to run counter to his initial demand for me to relocate. I maintained a composed exterior, concealing the shock that rippled through me and offered a slight smile in return.
