Aria's Room — Night
Aria was at her desk, surrounded by sketches.
Not tactical plans. Not strategic maps.
Sketches of clothing.
Kimonos. Yukatas. Variations that fused elements of feudal Japan with modern touches she remembered from her time.
She had spent the night without sleeping, designing.
Because if this worked...
If this managed to reach Kaito...
It would be worth every second of effort.
A knock at the door.
"Come in."
Lilith entered, followed by a smaller figure bouncing with energy.
Aurelia.
"Aria! Lilith says you have a SPECIAL PROJECT!"
Her voice was high-pitched with enthusiasm.
"She says it involves CONSTRUCTION!"
"And that it's a SECRET!"
"I LOVE secrets! Well, I hate KEEPING them! But I LOVE HAVING them!"
Aria smiled despite the seriousness of the moment.
"Yes. A very special project. But I need your help, Aurelia."
Aurelia sat on the edge of a chair, practically vibrating.
"Tell me, tell me, tell me!"
Aria spread out the sketches.
