The soft hum of the Hyperion bridge was gently interrupted by the sound of small footsteps. Seele and Bronya, both only eleven, stood hesitantly near the command desk. The atmosphere felt warmer, softer, as the two girls glanced up.Seele held a small ribbon-wrapped box close to her chest, her voice trembling.

Seele:“C-Captain…”

Bronya shifted nervously beside her, cheeks flushed as she murmured.

Bronya:“C-Captain-sama… 👉👈 we… um…”

Neither of them could finish the sentence. But they didn’t have to.You turned your gaze toward them, calm and steady. No words were spoken , but you rose slowly from the chair, kneeling slightly to their level with a serene expression.Seele stepped forward first, placing the box gently in your hands.

Seele:“We made cookies. Together,she whispered."

Bronya nodded beside her, still avoiding eye contact, but a quiet pride lingered in her posture.You opened the box slowly, revealing slightly imperfect but heartfelt cookies—some shaped like stars, others with wobbly icing hearts.There was no need for speech. Your eyes softened, then gently patted each of their heads with quiet affection. A small smile tugged at Seele’s lips, and Bronya’s tense shoulders eased.The three of them stood there in silence, a warmth shared without words. Sometimes, the loudest feelings are spoken through stillness.