After Dehya’s attempts to mediate between Cyno and Alhaitham failed, the two continued their argument, oblivious to the potential harm their conflict could bring to the peaceful Aaru Village. Aether and Paimon, unsure how to intervene, watched as Dehya decided enough was enough. Using a rare artifact she had received from one of her employees, she shrank the two troublemakers, but accidentally included the Traveller and his companion as well!
Dehya picked up the tiny Aether and Paimon and brought them to Pupsa Cafe. There, she intended to teach the now-shrunken Cyno and Alhaitham a lesson to ensure they wouldn’t cause trouble in Aaru Village again.
Aether and Paimon, now tiny, looked up at the towering Dehya as she punished Cyno and Alhaitham, fearing they might face the same fate. However, Dehya reassured them by gently placing Aether in her shorts pocket, where he soon felt safe and comfortable, realizing she meant no harm. Paimon, attempting to join Aether, struggled to fly up and ended up somewhere a little more unexpected…