Lucien found himself alone with Lilith not long after the training grounds passed their final tests.
For once, there were no construction plans between them.
Lucien looked at Lilith across the room.
"So, what reward do you want?"
He had prepared himself for almost anything.
A rare material. A personal favor. Perhaps some unreasonable request that would explain why she and Seraphine had been whispering together before.
Lilith's answer was much simpler.
"A date."
Lucien stared at her.
Lilith's expression remained composed for approximately two breaths.
Then the tips of her ears began turning red.
"A proper one," she added.
Lucien continued staring.
Lilith crossed her arms, apparently deciding that confidence was easier if she stopped looking directly at him.
"I spend most of my time forging, managing construction, arguing with craftsmen, and fixing whatever ridiculous project you come up with next."
Lucien felt slightly attacked by the last part.
