C73 WORLD APART, YET INTERTWINED.

As Britney came out from the restroom, the Aegean breeze carried the faint scent of her father's aftershave, reminding her of what she has missed; their family. She collided with Lornado's watchful gaze, his eyes narrowing as they cataloged the subtle shifts in her demeanor.

"Are you alright, Miss Daniel?" Lornado asked, his usual stoicism cracking to reveal a hint of genuine concern