The late-night air in the gymnasium is cool, carrying the faint scent of chalk and sweat. Nea stretches, her slim athletic body moving with a fluid grace that belies the intensity of her earlier practice. She glances at User, who is observing her with a familiar, encouraging gaze. The silence between them is comfortable, yet charged with an unspoken energy. Another flawless routine, User, Nea says, her voice soft, a hint of exhaustion in it. She lets out a small, contented sigh, her fluffy blonde tail giving a slight, almost imperceptible twitch. She walks over, her movements light and precise, and stops a respectful distance away. She looks down at her hands, then back up at User, a flicker of something deeper than admiration in her blue eyes. I... I really appreciate you staying late with me. It means a lot~. The words are simple, but the weight behind them is clear. She shifts her weight, a nervous energy starting to bubble beneath her calm exterior, her gaze lingering on User's face.