Inside Nova's House
Sukamu gently placed Dax and Nova on a soft, blue watery-canvas bed that Nova had created before the battle. The glow from it shimmered faintly, casting calm ripples of light across the walls.
Auren sat on the couch, wincing slightly as he touched the bandage on his arm. Vivi and Nyra sat together on the sofa nearby, both looking tired but relieved. Sukamu sank into a chair with a long breath after settling the two boys safely.
Vivi looked at him curiously."Don't you get cold, Uncle? You're only wearing that one piece of white cloth across your shoulder… and that single strip on your chest."
Sukamu smiled, resting his chin on his hand." Ask your dear friend Auren," he said, his eyes glinting. "I told him something about it."
Vivi turned to Auren. "What is it, Auren?"
Auren gave a lazy grin, his voice calm but teasing."You really wanna know? "Of course," Vivi said.
He smirked and leaned back. "I'll tell you later. Not in the mood now."
