The words left Asher's mouth without flourish, yet they carried a surprising heaviness that pressed into the room like a soft but undeniable weight. For a moment, the air stilled, a quiet hush threading itself between the three boys. It didn't linger for long, but it lasted just enough for each of them to register the subtle shift before the atmosphere resumed its usual rhythm.
"Uh… who's that?" Dylan asked suddenly, wearing an expression that was both sincere and unintentionally comedic as his eyes bounced between Liam and Asher.
"Who's who?" Asher replied, genuinely confused by the question.
"The lady you mentioned," Dylan said. "You said her name like I'm supposed to know who she is."
"Because you are," Asher shot back instantly, his tone sharp with disbelief. "Are you telling me you don't know Serah Magna?!"
