'Lia.'
Before turning in for the night, Ian spoke to Lia while she was spending some time in the lounge.
Lia set down the book she was reading and looked up at Ian.
'What brings you here at this hour, Captain?'
Perhaps it was because she had finished adapting to the mercenary group well.
Since Ian had given her permission to act as she usually did, Lia spoke comfortably when other members weren't around, just like now.
'Do you happen to have anything to do tomorrow?'
'Not particularly….'
Lia answered Ian's question without much thought.
Maintenance of her equipment and out-of-pocket tasks were all finished. From then on, her schedule was simply to rest until a new request came in.
Hearing that she had time to spare, Ian spoke as if everything was perfect.
'Then let's go out together early tomorrow morning.'
'…!'
Lia flinched, reacting visibly to the mention of going out.
Unlike her relaxed attitude just a moment ago, a stiffly tensed Lia asked Ian back.
'…At dawn?'
