Minutes blurred into one another as Anthony, Vega, Klaus, and Amara sat together, talking and exchanging words in a calm yet engaging manner. The atmosphere was light, filled with measured curiosity and subtle tension, as if everyone present understood that this moment carried weight far beyond an ordinary family gathering.
Amara, sharp and elegant as ever, seized the opportunity to learn more about Anthony.
But, she did not bombard him with excessive questions; she restrained herself deliberately, knowing that too many inquiries would transform this delicate interaction into something resembling a formal interrogation, or worse, an interview. That was not her intention.
To Amara, appearances and impressions mattered greatly, but not in the shallow way most would expect. What mattered to her was essence, character, intent, and the unseen qualities a person carried within.
From what she had seen so far, she was genuinely pleased with Anthony.
