Aether, the time has come for you.....Choose wisely!!

"Hmm... What are they still talking about?" Aether mused aloud as he sat on the edge of the mansion's entrance, his gaze fixed on the vast expanse of the dark sky scattered with stars.

/I've reached the Academy, Aether,/ Aqualina's voice resonated telepathically in his mind.

Aether nodded /Good. Let me know once you've seen the Principal, alright?/

/ Haha... come on now, when did you turn into such a worrywart, Aether?/ Aqualina teased, her tone brimming with amusement. She found it both surprising and endearing that Aether was this much in her movements, asking for constant updates.

Although it was new for her, she felt a warm flutter of happiness at his concern.

Aether smiled softly and responded, /I guess I've just gotten used to having my Aqua around. It's lonely without you, you know~/

/ Haha.../ Aqualina's joyful laughter echoed in his mind, making him smile a little wider.