So Far and Distant
In the blink of an eye, Leonel had suddenly left Aina far behind. However, she had a bright smile on her face and didn't seem fazed by it in the slightest.
She was quite happy and content if Leonel was stronger than her, not because she wanted to be protected, but because it would be easier for him to protect himself. That way, she would have less to worry about when it came to him.
At the same time, though, it lit a fire within her. Knowing Leonel, if she fell too far behind, he would use it as an excuse to keep her out of the loop, that was something that she couldn't allow. But this was a good opportunity too.
"Since you're so big and powerful now, I can officially be the passenger princess I was always meant to be. Let me ride on your shoulders, I want to meditate on the Blood Sovereign Tablet."