Escaped?

"...."

"...."

Aether and Raven locked eyes in the thick silence.

Aether's hand slid from her cheek, tracing her neck, brushing over her shoulder, and finally gliding down to her hand. His fingers danced lightly over her skin, seeking any sign of hesitation or resistance.

Yet, Raven's face remained unreadable, hidden behind those ever-present sunglasses. Aether's eyes flicked over to Thalia, who had her hand covering her face but was clearly peeking through the gaps in her fingers.

'Sigh, at least she has some modesty,' Aether thought, amused. But his focus quickly returned to Raven, "You are quite the sight," he murmured, a teasing grin forming, "Cute bear underwear... I like it~" as he winked at her.

[+100 AP]

A faint blush spread across Raven's cheeks, and her hands instinctively moved to cover the bear-printed fabric.