Stunned?
Seeing Vajra standing there dumbstruck, his eyes wide and round with a vacant stare, Yang Qi raised an eyebrow.
He immediately manipulated the mineral water bottle floating in mid-air, guiding it from a distance to gently nudge Vajra's nose.
The cold, hard touch sent a shudder through Vajra's body as if he'd been startled awake. But he didn't take the bottle in pleasant surprise. Instead, he retreated two steps, letting out a low, trembling rumble.
'That sound wasn't one of fright. Was it apprehension? Awe?'
Peering through the darkness and the wire mesh fence, Yang Qi was a little puzzled.
It wasn't convenient to call out, so he decided not to overthink it. He controlled the mineral water bottle, placed it steadily on the ground in front of Vajra, then made a "drinking" gesture towards Vajra from a distance. He pointed at the bottle again, his meaning clear.
'The good stuff is here. Enjoy it.'
