Mars War

Sia didn't know what happened, but Varian seemed a bit different after she woke up.

He seemed fine all the time, but now, something was different. It's like he let go of something weighing on him.

Sia tried asking him, but Varian merely smiled and walked to her.

To her surprise, the distance between them was cut short to three feet.

"…how?"

"Secret," Varian said with a cheeky smile.

Enigma assured him that Sia wouldn't know what happened. Even though he didn't like to keep secrets from her, some things were better off not said.

"You…" Sia pouted as she gave him a resentful look.

But realizing it's not gonna get him to spill the beans, she walked into the command center and studied the latest developments.

Varian stood behind her. Even though they still had a significant distance, due to their levels, it felt like they were standing next to each other.