Cassian Won

Without anyone really noticing, the party was winding down.

Cassian stuck around with Arix for a bit longer, not quite ready to say goodbye. Eventually, he said his farewells to the Alliance mecha team and headed back to his own group.

After seeing him off, the Alliance team started making their own exit. They thanked the Empire of Eden, who had hosted the event, and prepared to return to the hotel.

Arix was the last to leave. Just as she crossed the threshold, her opticomputer chimed.

Curious, she opened the message and read it, feeling a bit surprised. After a moment, she quickly ran over to Drexel and said, "I need to step out for a bit. Don't wait up; I'll come back on my own."

Drexel frowned, obviously concerned. "What could you possibly have to do at this hour? You hardly know anyone here."

"It's fine. It's just a friend who wants to chat for a bit. I won't be long," Arix reassured him.