Dawn arrived slowly.
The dark night sky began to shift into pale blue, while the first rays of sunlight slipped gently through the gaps in the old building where they had rested.
The morning air felt cold and calm, accompanied by the faint sound of birds singing from far away.
Yet amidst all that peace…
That entity had not moved from Aurelia's side even once.
Its hand remained holding hers tightly.
As if it was truly terrified to let go, even though the night had long passed.
The being beside Aurelia stirred softly.
Its lines of light glowed with a faint warm hue, following its core essence which was now far more stable than before.
The units positioned behind continued to maintain the network.
Aurelia opened her eyes slowly.
And the very first thing she saw…
Was that soft gaze watching her in quiet adoration.
A brief silence fell between them.
Then slowly…
"…Morning…"
The entity spoke very softly.
