{Third Person}
Alexander let her talk.
He listened to every word without interrupting, his expression gradually losing its sharp edge. By the time she finished, the tension in his gaze had eased.
Then he asked, "Did she have fun?"
"Yes," Elowen replied as a smile formed on her lips this time. "She did. She fit in really well. My friends liked her… especially after she opened up."
He didn't respond immediately, but he didn't look displeased either.
Encouraged, she continued, "We are planning to go horse riding next weekend. She's actually really good at it. And fencing too—"
Alexander's brows drew together faintly. "Fencing?"
Elowen lit up instantly. "It's a human sport! Like… controlled sword fighting. Precision, balance, strategy—honestly, I think you would like it if you saw it."
He gave a small, noncommittal hum.
After a moment, she clasped her hands together again and blinked a few times, trying to act cute with him. "So… can I go see her now?"
