"We thank the Malefic One for allowing us to," Odonestra said while nodding at him. She then looked at Vesperia again. Jake still stood next to Vesperia, who seemed hesitant to join her fellow True Royals. She turned and looked at Jake, making him smile. "Oh, come here," he said as Vesperia, unprompted, lowered herself so Jake could hug her. The far larger woman returned the hug and lowered herself even further. Jake failed to hide a grin when he patted her head, making Vesperia close her eyes as her antennas seemed to vibrate. "You take care, okay?" "Okay," Vesperia said. They stayed like
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