Luna's mouth opened as she turned toward Alexandra, already halfway into a response. Aria stiffened beside her, hands lifting as if she needed to physically explain herself. Nyx and Bastet fared no better. Words rushed forward, overlapping and earnest, each of them clearly scrambling to dismantle that framing as quickly as possible.
Alexandra then transformed her hurt expression to that of an amused grin.
It was small at first, then unmistakably pleased.
"I'm kidding," she said gently, satisfaction coloring her voice. "I was just messing with you."
She straightened fully now, posture steadier than before, and gestured toward the seating area. "Please, take a seat. I'll bring breakfast right away."
The four girls exchanged a shocked look while the demoness's grin only deepened. She knew what was going on from the start.
"She played a little prank on us…?" Aria murmured.
Luna nodded slowly, a grin spreading across her face.
Nyx outright squealed and jumped with muted joy.
