Adrian’s Pov I did not leave immediately this time. When the conversation slowed and the room settled into a quiet that was no longer tense, I stayed where I was instead of stepping back toward the door. I was aware of the time and the limits that had been set, but I could also feel that something had shifted slightly, and I did not want to move too quickly and undo it. Elara noticed. She always did. “You are still here,” she said, her tone calm but observant. “Yes,” I replied. “I will leave when you tell me to.” She held my gaze for a moment, like she was measuring whether that was patience or hesitation. “That is not what I asked,” she said. I understood what she meant. “I am not trying to stay longer,” I said. “I am just not rushing to leave.” She did not respond immediately. Instead, she looked at Blue, who was still standing near the structure, watching both of us like she was following something she did not fully understand yet. “That is different,” Blue said. I loo
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