“Hey!”

Vara's voice sounded louder than usual. Not wanting to be excessive, but she did it on purpose. She noticed how Elzi's face showed no expression, as if her mind was not in the same world as hers at that moment. And that suspicion was strengthened when Vara immediately asked right when she noticed that Elzi's focus returned to her.

“Did you hear anything I've been saying?”

Elzi blinked her eyes. She looked dazed and confused. Until, without realizing it, instead of answering, she asked back.

“W-what?”

Vara looked at Elzi incredulously, leaving Elzi even more confused.

Wait, what did Vara say earlier?”

“Tsk tsk tsk,” Vara scoffed while shaking...