"What are you doing?"
Lia's voice came out cold and sharp as her eyes fixed on Aether without blinking. She stood pinned between him and the door, his right hand planted beside her head, blocking her path like Kabedon.
Aether hummed under his breath, a faint crease forming between his brows as he looked down at her face.
"I should be asking that question," he said slowly, "So tell me, Lia. What are you doing here?"
Lia's lips twitched, irritation flashing across her expression before she composed herself. She lifted her chin slightly, refusing to shrink under his presence.
"I came for Aria," she replied, her voice tight but controlled. "For my best friend's engagement. That's all. And now…"
Her eyes flicked to his hand pressed against the door, "…care to explain what you think you're doing right now?"
Aether hummed again, thoughtful this time, as if her words barely registered.
