I forgot to tell you something important.... He is a slave!

"Do you feel comfortable?"

"Yes,"

"Do you need water?" 

"No,"

"Do you need any juice?" 

"No,"

"Coffee?"

"Come on, Aether, you are making your Master angry," Aria said, her lips curving into a gentle smile in an attempt to lighten the mood. She pointed towards Aqualina, who was staring blankly at Aether, her eyes filled with an inscrutable mix of emotions.

Aether flinched, his gaze shifting to Aqualina. He forced an awkward smile.

Aria settled into the chair, her posture radiating determination and resolve. She locked eyes with Aqualina, her gaze steady and unflinching, while Aether stood behind Aqualina.

'What's she going to do?' Aether wondered, his mind racing with possibilities.

"What business do you have, MISS Aria Zephyr?" Aqualina's voice was cold yet polite, her smile never reaching her eyes.