The aroma of food quickly wafted from the kitchen. Although there were only canned goods and instant dry rations in her backpack, for Xi Ling, who had maxed out her cooking skills, making a relatively delicious meal was more than enough.
"It smells so good ♪ A'Ling, what delicious food are you making?"
"Just some home-cooked dishes. Elysia, you wouldn't dislike them, would you?"
"How could I ♪ A'Ling's cooking is so delicious, I would never dislike it ♪"
Elysia said, wrapping her arms around Xi Ling's slender waist and resting her head on Xi Ling's shoulder.
"Hmm... Elysia, have you been eating too much lately? You're so heavy..."
"No way! How could a cute girl get fat ♪"
Seeing Elysia's strong reaction, Xi Ling became even more certain of her inner thoughts.
"It's okay, a chubby Elysia is cute too~"
"Ahhh! I'm not fat ♪"
As if in a fit of pique, Elysia pinched the soft flesh around Xi Ling's waist and vigorously rubbed it.
"Ugh! Let... let go, Elysia! Something's still cooking in the pot!"
Breaking free from Elysia's grasp, Xi Ling rushed to check the dishes in the pot. Fortunately, the food in the pot was only a bit dry, not burnt.
"Phew... Really, next time, don't joke around when I'm cooking!"
Complaining to Elysia, Xi Ling jumped down from the small stool with the dishes and placed them on the table.
"Ingredients are limited, so it can only be like this. Elysia, you're not allowed to complain~"
It turned out that Xi Ling's worries were completely unnecessary; a plate of home-cooked dishes was quickly devoured by Elysia, who even seemed to want more.
"A'Ling's cooking is as delicious as ever ♪"
"Stop talking nonsense. Get a good rest tonight; we should leave tomorrow."
After taking a shower in the bathroom here, Xi Ling lazily sprawled out on the bed.
"Phew... As expected, the bed is the most comfortable..."
Before she could relax, a fragrant breeze suddenly drifted by, and then she felt her back sink.
"A'Ling, I want to sleep with you, okay ♪"
Although it was a question, Elysia had already wrapped them both in the blanket. Xi Ling could even clearly feel the softness pressed against her face.
"Hmm... Fir... first let go of me... I can't breathe a little..."
Turning her head away, Xi Ling blushed and silently snuggled closer to Elysia.
"Let's be clear, no other little movements!"
"Hehe ♪ Just sleeping with A'Ling, there won't be any other movements ♪"
With Xi Ling's permission, Elysia immediately hugged her tightly.
"Honestly, she's so old, yet still like a child..."
Feeling Elysia's breathing gradually steady, Xi Ling helplessly hugged her back. Moonlight streamed through the window, falling on them. In a place they couldn't see, a faint purple pattern quietly climbed up Xi Ling's spine... "Elysia, wake up. It's morning."
"Mmm ♪"
"Little sleepyhead, get up quickly~ After breakfast, we should leave. Otherwise, if Honkai Beasts gather later, it'll be difficult for us to go."
Looking at Elysia's groggy appearance, Xi Ling dotingly pinched her cheek.
"Got it~ Coming right away ♪"