[ she'll cross the bridge (and the scolding) when she gets there. lumine's pretty sure aether will have a lot to say once he comes back and a lecture is already set in stone, even more so when he sees ajax's neck. but hey, at least ajax can get the brunt of his annoyance first; hopefully, by the time he's back, aether's mellowed down a little.

lumine says nothing for a long moment, weighing the opportunities he's currently giving her. she sidles a little closer, almost enough to press herself against him again. ]

Hm? You'll have to say the magic word again if you want me to do something for you.

[ c'mon, ajax. he made her beg earlier, and she's not about to let that pass. if he wants her to do something that would get him terribly late in going to his parents' home, then he has to earn it. ]

Isn't that what he agreed to?