Elisa had always been a secretive person. At first it had been because of her firm believe that a good detective couldn't afford to trust anyone. Over time, however, the feelings that she kept close to her chest were ones that she felt that she couldn't afford to share. Because it was impossible or because it would change too much or ...

... or maybe just because she was scared.

Goliath would be aware of that by now. The goddess might have intended to promote harmony and improve morale, but what she'd really done was cause trouble by getting people to share things they wouldn't have ordinarily shared.

"Maybe there'll never be a perfect time," she said with a half shrug, trying to keep calm. She knew what he felt - what they both felt - and she knew what he was going to say, but her heart still beat a little faster.