Lady of the wind

"I already said, don't thank me, I will ask one day to repay the debt," Ethan said. "Putting that aside, considering that we might be in a race against time, this group sure doesn't have the skills for an infiltration and undercover investigation. Don't you know anyone with the skills for that?"

"Given my position, it is better to avoid people that look shady," Dante explained.

Ethan could tell. Some people just wait to find some low-hanging fruits to make an exaggeration out of it. As Ethan observed the interactions between Dante and Aline, he couldn't help but notice a newfound closeness between them. Their shared smiles, exchanged glances, and the ease with which they conversed hinted at a growing bond. It struck Ethan as peculiar, for he couldn't discern the reason behind this shift in their dynamic.