523 What Matters Is What She Did And Not Why

As Amelia and Asher exited the building, the cool air outside seemed to tighten around them.

Asher glanced sideways at Amelia, his curiosity evident in how he paused before asking, "So what were you going to say back there?"

Amelia's response was delayed by a slight wince, a subtle indication of the slightly awkward topic she had in mind.

She gave a small shake of her head, her voice tinged with a mix of humor and reflection, "It's nothing, but I was a bit amused after hearing your comment about Arthur. He reminds me of the old you—having that strong sense of justice and determination to protect people. The only difference is that he's more naive and probably a bit unsure of himself. With his power, he could have easily saved the hostages on his own."