Maximus and Alessia walked in silence back to the plaza. Alessia, cautious not to provoke Maximus, refrained from speaking, especially given the dangerous situation he was now facing because of her.
However, to her surprise, Maximus broke the silence first, "Did you manage to talk to Nate?" he inquired.
Caught off guard by his unexpected interest, Alessia hesitated before responding. "Y-Yes. I did. I think he still needs time to accept everything. But he will eventually," she replied, uncertain whether her answer was enough.
The following silence became awkward for Alessia, prompting her to fill it with another question. "So... what happened while we were away?" She aimed to keep the question light, even though it was evident she was hoping to know more about the Lunar Bond he had jus
