Later that night
While Bella was asleep in his room, Ethan was in his backyard.
Then, with a quiet breath, he raised his hand.
Two magic circles formed beside him, and from the circles, two figures appeared.
Arael materialized and inclined her head politely.
Albedo appeared beside her, though her entrance was far less dignified. Her shoulders were slouched, her eyes half-lidded, and she let out a long, drawn-out groan the moment she fully formed.
"Ugh… you summoned me at one of the worst time, again" she muttered, rubbing at her face with one hand. "You know I hate that."
Ethan ignored her, especially knowing that his demon summon was always going to complain, whether it was the right time or not.
His attention tonight was fixed on the Angel.
"Arael," he began. "Ready yourself. I want to attempt fusion again."
Araeal straightened immediately, and with an unchanging expression, she nodded. "Understood."
