The expensive ride was comfortable, the passing city at night, flowing lights dancing clubbers and people enjoying the night. Risa sat close to the window. Her eyes narrowed further each time they passed an expensive restaurant.
"Hm?"
Once they reached the city centre, she began to realise just where they were going. Her head turned towards Nikolai, who leaned back and closed his eyes. To anyone else, it looked like he was sleeping or resting.
'He's doing something strange with his energy... why is it moving so fast... ah?! Did it just increase slightly?'
"What's the matter, Risa? You're staring at Ma--Nikolai like that." Sarah's voice twisted when she forgot there was a human in the car and changed her wording midway. Her eyes watched Nikolai, then peeked at Risa who seemed to act strange.
'Why is she copying Nikolai's pose and closing her eyes like him?'