The tension in the air lightens as Aria laughs. "I suppose so. Just remember, gods are a different breed. They're not exactly the settling-down type."
Lira winks. "Who said anything about settling down? I'm just saying, if he swung by for a cup of ambrosia, I wouldn't say no."
The angel shakes her head, a smile playing on her lips. "Your priorities are all over the place."
"Hey, I'm not asking for the universe," Lira retorts, her grin widening. "Just a little divine spark in my life."
Kade rolls his eyes, though he can't help but feel a hint of satisfaction at the attention. "Thanks, but I'm pretty busy saving the multiverse." He turns to Aria, who's trying to stifle her laughter. "Ready to blow this popsicle stand?"
Aria nods, and with a flick of their wrists, they're airborne, leaving the stunned Elite Five behind. "You're a natural show-off," she says, her voice tinged with amusement.
They ascend into the atmosphere of Sarada, the planet's vibrant blues and greens shrinking beneath them. The gravity of their ascent doesn't weigh them down; rather, it's the weight of their conversation that lingers.
"What did you think of Lira?" Kade asks casually, breaking the silence.
Aria arches an eyebrow. "You mean the Saiyan who could bench-press a star and looked at you like you were the last piece of cake at a cosmic bake sale?"
Kade nods, his face a picture of innocence. "Well, she's ugly...I can do better" he said.
Aria's laughter echoes through the heavens. "Oh, you're one to talk. But if you insist on chasing after every powerful Saiyan woman you lay eyes on, I'll be sure to keep you on a tight leash," she teases.
"What, no faith in my charm?" Kade feigns innocence, though his smirk gives him away.
"None whatsoever," Aria replies, her eyes sparkling with mirth.
Their banter fills the vacuum of space as they travel through the vast cosmic expanse. The stars are mere background decorations to their unfolding saga.
"Seriously, though, Aria," Kade says, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "When we get back to my realm, I'm gonna throw a party so epic, it'll make the other gods themselves jealous."
"I'm sure you will," Aria says, rolling her eyes playfully. "But remember, we have duties to attend to."