"Nobody understands how Moon thinks." Selene said, picking at her food. "Even I thought he was a little crazy at first. Standing there at the starting site while everyone else ran to get arrival points. Refusing to explain. Just waiting."
She glanced at Moon across the table.
"Had I not trusted him with my own life already, I wouldn't have agreed to wait. I would have gone running with the others."
Her smile softened.
"In the end, it turned out to be more than worth it. Thanks again, Moon."
Moon met her gaze.
"You're welcome."
Yara watched the two of them for a moment, then very pointedly reached for another helping of rice without saying a word, her smile suspiciously knowing.
After dinner, Yara stood up and stretched, gathering the empty containers and plates.
"You two go rest. I've got the cleanup role today."
"You sure?" Selene asked.
"There's barely anything to clean. Just stacking the boxes and rinsing the plates. Go. You both have a big day awaiting tomorrow."
