Aegis's legs still wobbled as she made her way up the Sky Piercer.
The magical lift hummed softly, carrying her to the meditation platform while she tried very hard not to think about how Scarlett had basically rearranged her insides.
[At least the guards were half-asleep... They didn't notice me walking like a newborn penguin.]
The lift opened to reveal Queen Rosanna standing at the platform's edge, purple eyes gazing over Rosevale City. Her ghostly form looked more solid tonight, the high aether density giving her an almost living appearance.
Which made her usual lack of clothing hit a bit harder than normal.
Aegis swallowed, looking away.
[Damn.]
"You're late." Rosanna turned, then paused. A knowing smile curved her lips. "And you can't seem to stop smiling. Did something good happen?"
"What could you possibly mean?" Aegis tried for innocent. Failed spectacularly when another grin broke through.
