Celestia's smile softened into one of satisfaction. "That's good," she said, finally releasing his collar. But...
She looking into his eyes as if trying to remind him of something important,
"Go on..." she said to him, before turning her head to the side as if uninterested in what would happen next but her ears perked up, as though someone might die if it went even a little wrong.
Lucian, as if understanding what she meant, nodded bitter smile creep onto his face. Slowly, he turned his head toward Avey's direction.
And to his surprise she was smiling.
Her lips curved gently as she looked at him, and for a moment, Lucian blinked, confused. He could only shake his head slightly, a trace of sadness in his eyes. What was I thinking? he mused silently. I thought… at least she'd show a little regret. Even just a little…
But no. Avey looked at him with raised eyebrows, as if to say, You look good now… this suits you.
