The dim glow of moonlight slipped through the narrow cracks of the guild dormitory's window, painting pale streaks across the cold stone floor. AK sat upright on his bed, heart pounding faster than it should. His breath trembled slightly, not from fear — but from the anticipation that had been gnawing at him for weeks.
Tonight, the silence broke.
"RED… finally, you're awake," AK said, his voice low but carrying a weight of hope, like a prayer finally answered.
[ RED : YEAH, HOW ARE YOU MY POOR INCARNATION ]
Hearing that voice again — the voice that felt both foreign and yet deeply familiar — made AK's chest tighten. He exhaled, letting a faint smile creep across his lips.
"I'm fine, doing great," he replied. "What about you?"
[ RED : I'M FINE TOO. HOW'S YOUR TRAINING WHILE I WAS SLEEPING ]
