Oliver grinned, his playful demeanor never faltering. "Of course, of course. But a little romance never hurt anyone, my friend. Who knows? Perhaps today will be the day you finally find your own love story in all this chaos."
Gideon chuckled, shaking his head in amusement. "Oh, I highly doubt that. But I appreciate the sentiment, Oliver."
Lost in conversation, Gideon was taken by surprise when he felt a gentle tap on his shoulder. Turning around, he was met with the sight of a Veloran woman, her cheeks flushed with nervousness.
The Veloran woman who approached Gideon was striking, resembling a wolf-woman with her long silver tail swaying behind her and piercing blue eyes. Her sharp teeth peeked out from her lips, and her pointed wolf ears twitched as she spoke. Though her lower body resembled that of a wolf, her upper body was more human-like, with a human face displaying a mix of seriousness and gentleness.
