Both Arah and Hatan had noticed the golden band, and a shared glance that only lasted a split second made sure that they both knew what was going on. Hatan's face grew slightly more stern after noticing the band, but he still refused to say anything as he sat there. Arah mentally promised herself that she wouldn't talk about it directly, but she would find ways to press the two into coming out about whatever was going on with them.

Samsul nodded at Anastasia and glanced at his parents. He had visited them a few times during Anastasia's travels, and most of the times he saw them, the little dog was with Samsul as well. "Yes, and over the past few months Melor has grown fond of me, and I have for him as well. When I would occasionally visit my parents, he would be at my side like the always was while you were traveling." He didn't really direct this to his parents, as they already knew of the little dog, and by the end, it was more obvious that it was focused on Anastasia.

Arah nodded with a small smile on her face as she remembered the dog. "Yes, Samsul would come to visit us now that he had more time, and Melor would always be with him. It was nice to see Samsul with the dog."