He enjoys these smaller, more subtle victories over his incredibly pampered partner. It's can't be easy for Vena, even after all these centuries, to not have his way in every matter that comes before him. They are friends, but so much more — so much more than any word in any language he's ever known can fully encapsulate.

"I'll have to ask him," he advises. Aqua may wish to return home at the festivity's end and, if so, Su-jin will have to walk him back. He can't imagine Aqua could have an easy time navigating in the darkness. "I may have to leave if he wants to return home, but I'll come back."