In a flash, Anthony appeared within his room, accompanied by Vega. The first thing Vega did was collapse onto Anthony's bed as she spoke, "Finally back." She stretched leisurely, as though savoring the comfort and familiarity of their current location.
Anthony simply smiled and shook his head. After all, a decade was nothing compared to a century. But Vega had probably never spent that much time inside a Time Dilation Chamber in one sitting.
"Is there anything you need to buy? We have a few minutes to prepare before we depart," Anthony stated calmly.
"Not really. I have most of my essentials ready. My weapons and artifacts are already on me," Vega replied with a shrug.
Anthony nodded in acknowledgment, then asked, "Have you informed Veronica that we're heading out on a mission?"
"Ahh… I sort of forgot," Vega admitted as she suddenly remembered. She reached into her pocket and pulled out her phone, quickly typing a message to Veronica.
{Vega: Anthony's room. ASAP. Love, bestie.}
