Ariel and Damien were sitting down midair in the room while facing each other.
Ariel was manipulating the air around them so that they could stay still in one place without being affected by the movement of the ship.
Ariel gazed at Damien's cheeks. She stretched her hand and lightly touched the red marks that were slowly fading away. "Did it hurt too much?"
Damien smiled and shook his head. "No. I mean yes. But it was bearable." He chuckled and then added, "I can tell from those slaps alone that you have become quite strong."
Ariel folded her arms and then replied, "You're lucky that you met me here inside this cramped space of someone else's ship. Had you met me somewhere outside or in the Palace, then your condition would have been much worse."
"Then I am very glad that I met you here." Damien covered his cheeks with both of his palms and mumbled, "All my body parts are still intact."
