Aboard the starrail, Rory sat by the lounge window, gazing at the endless sea of stars streaking past outside.
Her thoughts drifted back to the conversation she had shared with Polly before leaving.
"Rory, do you remember the snow surge you encountered in the Snow Domain? I heard something from my mate, Shen, last night."
"My brother learned that you had gone to the Snow Domain and secretly followed after you. He was the one who saved you and Paros, and he was also the one who healed your injuries."
"At the time, though, his face had been wounded. Maybe he was afraid you would find him unattractive, so he never showed himself."
"Rory, I think you deserve to know this. My brother... he truly loves you. He's done so much for you in places where you could never see."
"Rory." Jasper entered carrying a cup of steaming fruit juice.
When he noticed Rory still sitting by the window, lost in thought, he sighed helplessly and asked, "Are you still thinking about Lian?"
"Mhm."
