Inside the cabin, Quintina stayed alone in her room, and no one knew what she was doing. Ang stood at the door, raising his hand to knock, but then paused. After thinking it over, he ultimately decided not to disturb her and turned back to his own room.
At dinner, Quintina finally came out of her room. Her expression had improved considerably, and she seemed to have put that afternoon's embarrassment behind her. When she entered the dining hall, Ang and Pri were sitting with several others at a long table laden with exquisite dishes.
Picking up her knife and fork, Quintina enjoyed the food as she exclaimed, "Ang, the food on this airship is so much better than what we had on the airship from River Bay City to Tan'anster!"
Pri, Isi, and the others nodded in agreement.
"If you like it, eat more. We still have a long journey ahead," Ang said with a smile, his gaze sweeping over everyone as he felt slightly relieved.
The airship journey would last more than twenty days. Ang had thought he would remain steeped in low spirits the whole time, but as time passed, he gradually adjusted.
The next day was clear and cloudless. Quintina pressed herself against her room window, gazing at the azure sky and rolling clouds outside. She turned around excitedly and called, "Ang, the view outside is beautiful! Let's go take a look!"
Ang was seated in an armchair, absorbed in studying magic. Hearing her, he merely replied, "Go by yourself. I want to study a little longer."
But Quintina looked displeased. She walked over, grabbed his arm, and shook it coquettishly. "Stop practicing for now. You don't get to see scenery like this whenever you want. Come look with me!"
Unable to refuse her, Ang reluctantly