Now alone with Fiora, Orion gently turned his gaze toward her, his voice soft and inviting as he carefully asked, "What do you think about going out for some fun, Fiora?"
Fiora’s eyes widened briefly in surprise, a faint blush spreading across her cheeks. Quickly composing herself, she shyly nodded her head, "Y-Yes, I would like that. Let me go and t-tell Rina about this."
As she moved to rise, Orion reached out gently, his fingers softly encircling her delicate wrist. Fiora paused immediately, her heartbeat quickening at the contact. Orion shook his head lightly, a warm, comforting expression upon his face.
"No, this time, only you and I will be going," he softly clarified, his voice filled with reassuring warmth.
Fiora’s eyes widened again, surprise and shyness mingling deeply within her gentle gaze. Her voice grew quieter, soft and hesitant, filled with worry for her friend, "B-But... Rina might feel hurt by this."
Orion chuckled softly, releasing her wrist with a gentle squeeze, his tone reassuring, "I already discussed this with her. Don’t worry. She understands."
Relief visibly relaxed Fiora’s posture. With a shy, hesitant nod, she softly responded, "Then... I’ll go and change clothes."
Orion smiled warmly, nodding his approval, "We’ll head out as soon as you’re ready."
Fiora quickly left the room, closing the door softly behind her. Orion shook his head gently, feeling both amused and touched by her innocent nature.
At that moment, Lumi’s glowing screen energetically popped up directly in front of his face.
[You need to dress appropriately, Master! (。•̀ᴗ-)✧]
Orion chuckled lightly at her enthusiasm, gently nodding in agreement. "I know, I know."
Moving swiftly, he headed toward the bathroom. The warm, calming water quickly washed away the dust from his busy morning, soothing and refreshing him thoroughly. After a brief yet rejuvenating bath, he emerged feeling energized and ready.
Stepping in front of the large mirror, Orion paused momentarily, his gaze meeting the striking reflection before him.
His well-defined physique displayed clearly, toned muscles highlighted subtly in the gentle sunlight filtering through the curtains.
His unique heterochromatic eyes, one deep, enigmatic purple, the other vibrant, fiery red, looked at himself with amusement.
Carefully, he ran his fingers through his deep black hair, ensuring it was neatly combed before gathering it back elegantly and tying it securely.
Opening his wardrobe, Orion selected clothing befitting a casual yet refined outing: a comfortable dark tunic threaded with subtle silver patterns and matching trousers, paired with soft yet sturdy leather boots.
He straightened the cuffs carefully, ensuring everything appeared just right. He took a final glance at the mirror, nodding approvingly, satisfied with his appearance.
As Orion stepped out of his room, he was immediately greeted by the gentle fragrance of freshly bloomed flowers drifting through the halls.
Walking toward the mansion’s foyer, he caught sight of Fiora already waiting shyly near the entrance, clearly having taken special care with her appearance.
She wore an elegant yet simple pale-blue dress that flowed gracefully to her knees, accentuating her curvaceous figure, with her blond hair delicately styled to frame her gentle, slightly flushed face.
Her clear, bright red eyes rose shyly to meet Orion’s gaze as he approached, her gentle smile radiating warmth and anticipation.
Orion returned her smile warmly, extending his hand gently toward her. "You look lovely, Fiora. Shall we go?"
Fiora nodded softly, her cheeks glowing warmly as she carefully placed her small, delicate hand into his. "Yes, Master."
Walking together, the two of them exited the mansion and headed towards the prepared carriage with Lucan outside.
Orion and Fiora walked leisurely through the large gardens nestled within the quiet, exclusive park of the Second Ring.
Normally, only high-ranking nobles or their heirs come here, however today the gardens stood serene and almost entirely empty, as though reserved solely for the two of them.
Lucan had respectfully remained outside, ensuring their privacy while discreetly standing guard.
The delicate fragrance of blossoms filled the air, mingling gently with the freshness of trimmed grass, lending the surroundings an atmosphere of tranquil serenity.
Together, they continued strolling through the peaceful gardens, enjoying quiet conversations and pleasant silences alike, each step deepening their mutual ease and closeness.
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