Morning light slipped through the curtains like a quiet blade, painting the room in soft gold.
Reiji returned through the window without making a sound.
[Shadow Step.]
The world outside barely reacted, as if nothing had happened at all.
Inside the room, Vel was still asleep.
Curled up on the bed like nothing in the world could disturb him.
Reiji paused for a moment, watching him.
Vel breathing was steady, calm, almost peaceful in a way that didn't match the chaos of the night he had just survived.
"My Lord… meow"
Vel murmured softly in his sleep, shifting slightly under the blanket.
Reiji's eyes narrowed a little as he muttered under his breath, "This damn goblin spoke again…"
He just let out a sigh. He just prayed Vel could stop sleeping talking as it would be troublesome if Hina woke up and heard the cat talking.
Who wouldn't be terrified?
