A few hours later.
Rory parted ways with Lola Brandon at the Central District star-rail hub and boarded the shuttle back to the manor.
She had barely stepped inside—hadn't even properly sat down on the sofa, when Vincent and Yuel arrived.
"Rory!"
Yuel strode over at once, stopping right in front of her, his gaze burning as he took her in from head to toe.
"Let me take a look at you. Was A3 exhausting? Did you push yourself too hard?"
Vincent followed close behind, his sharp eyes scanning her carefully. Only after confirming she hadn't lost weight and bore no injuries did he relax.
He turned to Jasper.
"Why did you arrive so early? Weren't you scheduled to reach the Central District in another hour?"
They had originally planned to meet her at the star-rail hub. But just as they set out, Nix had messaged saying Rory was already home.
So they'd turned back immediately.
