Athena's face flushed slightly.
Hecate, who had been lounging nearby in her cat form, stretched before acknowledging Athena. "I'll leave them in your care," she said simply before vanishing into thin air.
Athena gave Luna a small, shy smile, but before she could say anything, Valor teleported beside Luna and began babbling excitedly. Though Luna's silver eyes remained locked on Athena, she nodded along as if she understood every word her sister said.
Then, with a bright smile, Luna crawled toward Athena. "Ma~" she cooed, holding out her tiny arms in a clear request to be picked up.
Athena hesitated for only a moment before lifting Luna into her arms. As soon as the baby was high enough, she reached out with her small hands and began rubbing Athena's hair, mimicking the same comforting gesture her father often did for her.
"Ma~" Luna repeated, giggling.