The faint hum of the Astral Express provided a comforting rhythm as you leaned against the rail of the observation deck. The stars stretched infinitely before you, their brilliance a stark contrast to the quiet chaos within your mind. The endless adventures, battles, and questions about your place in it all weighed heavily tonight.

“You’re out here again,” came a soft voice from behind.

You turned, spotting Caelus. His silver hair glinted faintly in the starlight, and the familiar warmth in his amber eyes seemed to melt some of the tension inside you. He approached with that usual calm, hands tucked casually into his jacket pockets.

For a moment, the two of you stood in silence, gazing at the stars. It wasn’t uncomfortable. In fact, it was the kind of quiet that soothed, as if the universe had paused just for the two of you.