Dinner was stiff, to say the least.
The long table was filled with strange dishes that looked colorful but smelled vaguely sweet and metallic.
Selene kept her hands folded in her lap, eyes occasionally drifting to Atticus, who seemed far too comfortable at the head of the table for someone his age.
"So, where are you from, Selene?"
Atticus began, swirling his drink like a miniature nobleman.
The question hit harder than she expected.
Selene blinked.
"From another dimension… It's called Earth."
Atticus tilted his head, frowning.
"Earth? That's not one of the border villages. Is it near the coast?"
Selene stared at him, unsure if he was joking.
"No, not near the coast. It's… not in this world. Not in this dimension."
Atticus nodded thoughtfully, though his smile didn't reach his eyes.
"Ah. I see. So it's far."
Julie gave Selene a sideways glance, her expression unreadable.
"Very far."
Selene muttered, already regretting the honesty.
