1.21 Abyss of Uncertainty

Dorian stepped out of the car upon reaching the spaceport. A familiar sight awaited him – a sea of reporters and fans, echoing the buzz from the last time.

Graciously accepting his suitcase from the driver, he strolled down the red carpet towards the ship.

His smile widened as he acknowledged the cheers and waves from the crowd. On the contrary, Aries, arriving in a separate car, emerged with visible anger, his eyes darkening at the spectacle.

Handing off his suitcase, Dorian proceeded to the council room. Surveying the room, he made his way to where Darius was seated at the front.

Darius greeted him with a smile, "Hey, how are you?"

"Hey. I'm okay."

Concern flickered in Darius's eyes as he asked, "Are you sure?"

Having maintained daily conversations since their departure, Dorian had shared the details of what unfolded between him and Damian. Darius could sense a lingering sadness.