Chapter 278 The Sci–fic
The moment Freya returned, both Louis and Aiden snapped back to their usual composed selves.
At the movie theater, Aiden immediately declared he wanted to watch the animated film. Freya hesitated–the cartoon looked painfully juvenile–but then she glanced at Aiden. whose head barely reached Louis‘ waist, and reminded herself he was just a kid.
“Alright, we’ll watch the animated one then.”
“No no no! I’ll go by myself. I’m not a little kid anymore. I promise I’ll wait outside afterward and won’t wander ofl. You and Uncle should watch something else.”
Sacrificing myself to sit through a dumb cartoon is bad enough. If the noble plan failed and Freya and Louis witnessed this cringe–fest, I might actually lose it.
“Leave him be.” Louis tugged Freya back. “What do you want to watch?”
“Okay, if you’re sure…” Freya chalked up Aiden’s behavior to a kid craving independence. “But stay safe, and shout if you need us.”
Aiden nodded vigorously before scampering off to buy his ticket, effectively dumping Freya on Louis.
Louis expected her to pick a romance. Instead, Freya zeroed in on a sci–fi blockbuster with absolute conviction.
“Going to the movies is about the experience–and what’s the point of theaters if not for cutting–edge tech? Sci–fi blows romance ‘out of the water for immersion. Obvious choice.”
“Your call.”
“Hey, want to hear a movie joke?” Freya whispered as they collected their tickets.
“Go on.” Louis played along.
bring your
“Someone once asked online, ‘My girlfriend wants to watch a romance but I went sci–fi. What do I do?‘ The top reply was, ‘Wow, you actually care about the movie. Then girlfriend?‘ Every other comment just applauded that answer.”
Louis‘ lips twitched. “Accurate.
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Chapter 278 The Sci–fic
Once inside, Freya–normally a running commentary machine–sat unusually still, barely touching her popcorn or soda, eyes glued to the screen.
“You’re really into this.” Warm breath brushed Freya’s ear, making her jolt.
She turned instinctively, her lips accidentally grazing Louis‘ check. Flustered, she jerked back –only for his arm to steady her. “Why so jumpy?”
“You startled me!” Freya hissed, pressing a hand to her pounding chest.
“Not cating or drinking… Do you need me to feed you?” Louis deadpanned as he helped her sit upright.
“What? No! I just got distracted. Don’t you think the effects are amazing? She leaned closer, excitement bleeding into her whisper.
“I’m thinking of adapting a famous author’s work from my world–Ms. Emily. It’d make an
think?” incredible series. We could donate all the profits. What do you
Her eyes sparkled. “With effects like these, her fantasy novels would look insane on screen.”
“Sounds promising.”
Freya snorted. “You don’t even know the story and you’re already endorsing it?”
“If your world. Her works
re writing it, it must be good. Plus, you said she’s renowned in were likely adapted successfully before. This would just be a repeat with better tech.”
“Spot on. God, I love how your brain works. Ms. Emily was a literary giant–her detective
This world feels emptier without her stories.” series defined generations
Freya sighed. “She’d just passed away when I got here.
one was mourning. You know
that saying, ‘Legends rise and eras end, all glory fades with time… I just hope I can do her justice.”
“Just try your best.” Louis said.
“Well, it’s not like there’s another option. I’ll give it a shot later.” Freya put s between them, signaling the movie deserved their attention.
distance
By the credits, Louis had spent most of the runtime watching Freya. Meanwhile, she left buzzing with inspiration, already mentally drafting how to bring another world’s masterpiece
to life.
