There were many things left to discover—not just in New Gehran, but across the entirety of Ravah. However, those were matters that couldn't be resolved all at once. They were things to be gathered slowly, one by one, tucked away like keepsakes in their pockets.
And right now, it was not the time to take those out of their pockets.
"Atlas!"
The moment Atlas stepped out of the SUV upon arriving in Five District, Lola's voice reached his ears. When he turned, all he saw was Lola leaping toward him.
In the blink of an eye, she landed in his arms.
A subtle smile curved his lips as he wrapped his arms around her, resting the side of his head against hers.
"Had fun?" he murmured near her ear, prompting her to pull her head back.
Slowly, Lola's mouth stretched into a wider grin as she shrugged. "You told me to go crazy, but I didn't even go all out."
"Huh." He tilted his head slightly, studying her with quiet satisfaction.
Lola didn't look injured, and that was all that mattered.
