Morning came quietly. Rin woke before the fortress bells.
For a moment, he didn't remember where he was, then he felt the warmth beside him.
Kaelith was still sitting in the chair near the balcony. He had kept his promise. Rin stared at him.
The Demon General had fallen asleep sometime during the night, his head resting against the back of the chair. His black hair had fallen across his face, hiding part of his eyes.
Rin smiled. He hadn't expected him to actually stay, he carefully stood, trying not to wake him. Unfortunately, the floor betrayed him.
A small creak echoed through the room. Kaelith opened his eyes immediately.
"You're awake."
Rin jumped.
"You weren't asleep?"
"I was."
"Then how did you hear that?"
"I'm a demon general."
"That isn't an explanation."
"It works."
Rin laughed quietly. Kaelith stood and stretched.
"You should eat."
"You sound like my mother."
"I'll take that as an insult."
"It's not."
Kaelith looked at him. Rin smiled.
