Finally Rio wanted to shake Nico's hand. The two embraced, after which Ludra also hugged. He, who had been watching Rio and Nico, certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity.
On the other hand, Lay, who had chosen to stay in his seat for a long time, looked furious. His face was full of wrinkles, which made him look a few years older.
"This is the calm before the storm," Lay thought, as he continued to look at Rio who was smiling brightly.
Rio looked happy with Ludra and Nico. He even forgot about Lay's existence, which he had not been aware of. Rio was lulled by the friendly greed that Ludra and Nico showed, until he forgot his own best friend, Lay.
Lay doesn't blame him at all, if Rio wants to be friends with the others. However, what made Lay uneasy was Rio's closeness to Ludra, as well as Nico which made Lay wary.
Behind the smile that Ludra and Nico tried to show, Lay knew that the hospitality, was only temporary, or could be called Ludra's ploy, to cover his mask.