Thor reappeared as if nothing had happened. Impeccable, with the posture of someone who dominates any environment, a glass in one hand, and his gaze directed exclusively at her. But as he approached, he found a different Celina.

She remained silent, her expression serious, her eyes distant. She was no longer the radiant woman who had entered the hall moments before, attracting attention wherever she went. Something in her had changed, and Thor noticed it.

He leaned slightly, lowering his voice as he approached.

"You're strangely quiet... has something happened?"

Celina slowly raised her eyes, resting them on his with an expression that mixed irony and indifference. The tone of her response was dry, with a touch of sarcasm that cut like a knife.

"Why do you care? I thought you were good at disappearing."

Thor frowned, surprised by her response. His jaw tightened, his expression hardened. His gaze, once full of magnetism, was now that of someone trying to maintain control.

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