A moment later Remedy, Felecia, Scott, and Ivy stepped inside.
For a split second, they paused.
Seeing Adam already there.
Then the surprise faded.
Of course he was here.
He lived in the manor.
Still, it was hard not to feel a little strange after everything that had happened tonight.
Remedy stepped forward.
"We could've driven you back."
Adam waved a hand dismissively.
"That would've taken longer."
Remedy nodded.
"…Fair point."
****
Once they returned to the manor, the team gradually dispersed.
Felecia headed upstairs.
Scott followed after her, already pulling out his phone to handle whatever business had piled up during the night.
Ivy disappeared down the hallway without a word.
Soon, only Remedy and Adam remained in the sitting room.
Adam continued cultivating on the couch, as essence flowed steadily into his body.
Remedy sat across from him, quietly watching.
She made no move to interrupt.
After a few moments, Adam spoke without opening his eyes.
