Kana floated in the gray haze of her dream, caught between the heavy pull of exhaustion and the awareness that something—someone—was waiting for her.
The stillness cracked when she whispered a name, soft yet urgent.
"Ruby…"
For a moment, there was no response, only the echo of her own voice reverberating strangely in the dreamscape.
Kana felt a pang of disappointment, but just as she lowered her head, a familiar shimmer of pink appeared before her eyes.
Ruby's form gradually took shape, her long pink hair glowing faintly in the dim void, her expression caught between hesitation and annoyance.
"You called."
Ruby said finally, folding her arms as though trying to make herself appear unbothered.
Kana straightened, relief mixing with gratitude.
"Thank you… for earlier. I know it was you who stopped the wolf goddess's power from reaching me."
Ruby clicked her tongue, turning her gaze aside.
