Yala's tragic story struck a chord with Orion. He, too, had lost his parents at a young age. Though he hailed from Earth, the time he spent with his parents and sister was his most treasured memory.
He gazed at the vast, starry sky, wondering silently: Where did my parents go? Why hasn't there been a single clue after all this time? Even the smallest hint would do.
But his only answer was the sigh in his own heart, and the countless stars spread across the night sky.
Orion reached out and pulled the curled-up Yala into his arms, letting her rest against him.
"Here," he said softly, his tone gentle. "You can borrow my lap, shoulder, or chest for a while."
The action was a bit forward, but after hearing Orion's words, Yala, who had been about to struggle, gave up her resistance and let him hold her.
