"Master~! Why are you leaving me~?!"
Astoria's ear-rending whining resounded through the halls of the palace, making anyone who could hear her's expression wry.
Damien was included among these people. He rolled his eyes and smirked, patting her on the head to placate her.
"Relax. Why're you acting like I'm going to go die somewhere? We'll reunite eventually," he said warmly.
"But Master~, if you leave, everything will become boring again!"
"I shouldn't have expected anything else from you."
"Hm?"
"Haa, nothing. Anyway, you already have plenty to do here, so what's the point of leaving? You're still acting like this, but we both know what's in your heart."
Astoria looked away, embarrassed at how well he could read her.
Damien gave a half smile and sent her a sound transmission for only the two of them to hear.