"No!" Aria almost tripped in surprise. "Mei too?"
"Mmhmm. Since he saved her during the battle with the artromus she can't hide it anymore."
"He saved me too and I'm not daydreaming!" Aria did a small turn smiling. "You think Elio has noticed those two yet?"
Valeria snorted. "Elio? The same one who thought Zara was sick when she blushed the first time he took her hand? It's more likely the trees will grow today."
"Speaking of which..." Aria looked toward where the sun was rising, indicating that in a few hours they should gather for another attempt. "You think today's the day?"
"With our luck, the trees will grow faster than the time it takes Elio to realize he has half the army in love with him."
"Val!" Aria laughed, but then her expression turned more serious. "Do you think we should talk to Lila?"
