After the camp began to quiet down, Rayden clapped Julian on the shoulder and grinned. "Hey, how about we grab a drink? You, me, and the rest of the crew? We've earned it."
Julian gave a small nod, his expression softening. "Sure. Why not."
As they walked toward one of the smaller buildings repurposed as a common room, Mr. Elien and Ms. Lucia approached them. Elien gave a polite bow. "We'll take our leave first. Claus is getting sleepy."
Ms. Lucia smiled gently, her hand resting on Claus' head as he clung sleepily to her side. "Good night, everyone."
Rayden watched them walk away with a grin, then leaned slightly toward Julian and whispered, "They're definitely going to do it tonight. Must be nice… being a new couple and all."
Naria, who had been walking just behind him, smacked the back of his head lightly. "Captain, don't gossip like that."
Rayden rubbed the spot she hit, laughing. "I'm just saying what everyone's thinking."
