"Hm…" Raya scratched her cheek, slightly embarrassed. "Thanks."
The Paru turned in the spaceship's direction. It would take little less than half an hour to get there.
"Should we head back?"
"In a bit." Raya sighed. "My heart is beating so fast… That thing really scared me. Those eyes…" She took a seat on the ground again. "Plus, I'm really tired."
"I'm surprised you're that tired."
"Well, I am! So we take a short break, or you can carry me!" Raya exclaimed as she crossed her arms and looked away.
"You want me to carry you?"
"Huh? No! I want to… Rest…" Her voice became quieter as Cero crouched in front of her.
"Want to get on my back?"
"N-No?!"
"You said you were scared here."
"I didn't say that!"
"Alright…" Cero scratched his forehead. "I'd feel more comfortable if we rested out of the forest. Where we were drinking, let's say?"
Raya remained silent for a moment, staring at his wide and muscle back.
