บท 2611: Tough

Aina took a deep breath in and exhaled. The wind whipped around her, but there didn't seem to be enough to fill her lungs. 

Across from her, Orion stretched. He had just awoken from a nap, and though he was a bit surprised to see Aina here, it wasn't too much. It was bound to happen. 

His lip curled into a smile as he watched her trying to catch her breath. 

"Unfortunate. I asked them not to put such a beauty through hardship, but there was only so much I could do," he shrugged his shoulders. "Those guys are pretty heartless. Well, I think one of them is just acting out of jealousy. Maybe you'll meet her, though it seems unlikely at this point. Lumina is her name. No need to thank me."

As Orion spoke, he suddenly moved.