celestia
"What are you doing right now?" Celestia's voice came softly through the phone, a gentle attempt to start a conversation.
Lucian shifted slightly on the bed, staring up at the ceiling. "Nothing much. Just lying down," he mumbled, his voice carrying the fatigue of the day. He exhaled heavily. "Man, today was exhausting…"
"Hmm." Celestia paused for a beat, and then her voice lightened with a playful edge. "You know… now that I think about it, today is quite special, isn't it?"
Lucian blinked. "Special?"
"Yes," she said, her voice warm. "It's the first day we met. And… our first phone call, too. Don't you think that makes it memorable?"
Lucian lifted his head slightly, brows furrowing in mild surprise. Her tone was so different now soft, sweet, almost shy. This is the same woman who sounded so menacing this morning? he thought, bewildered.