Luca, standing at the entrance of the village, turned to the group and said, "Let's head outside. Aiko, are you okay to walk? If not, I can carry you." His tone was calm, yet the concern was evident.
Aiko quickly waved her hands, her cheeks reddening slightly. "No, no! I'm fine, really. I can walk, thank you."
Tsumugi, always the joker, grinned slyly and leaned closer to Luca. "You can carry me if you'd like, Luca." Her teasing tone caught Luca off-guard.
Without missing a beat, Luca playfully slapped Tsumugi on the head. "You can walk, dumbass." His retort was casual, but the familiar warmth between the two was clear.
They all stepped outside, the cool breeze of the night brushing past them. Luca, with a deep breath, looked at the sky for a moment before focusing his energy. He raised his hand, and with telekinesis, lifted Tsumugi, Aiko, and Lefn into the air, much to their surprise.
Aiko gasped. "W-What's going on?!"
