Looking up, Alexis greeted him, "Marcus!"

Marcus entered with a subtle smile on his face. He sat down across from Alexis, poured himself a cup of tea, and drank it slowly.

Alexis observed Marcus and sensed he had something on his mind.

After he sipped his tea, Marcus asked, “I've heard Serenity is in Heron too. Are you really that calm about it?"

With a smile, Alexis replied, "What should I do, then? Chain Leonel to my side?"