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“You know, I don’t think it’s that I’ll be missing the warmth.”

He shrugs his shoulders, wrapping his hoodie even closer around himself as he feels yet another chill go through the air - just a little colder and his teeth probably would have started chattering.

The guy wasn’t normal, that was Luna’s first thought when she spotted him. The next thought was why everyone seemed to just be ignoring him like he wasn’t even there, that was just rude.

            As he stepped forward the merchant who were selling rare goods and books, Mikleo's eyes brighten with excitement as eyed the books on his side. Amidst his excitement, a voice of a girl interrupted him, not that he mind getting approached but he was surprised that another human aside from Sorey and Rose could see him. It was rare to find someone with such resonance on par with the shepherd.

❛ Seriously Sorey, you don’t have to worry that much about me. ❜ A short paused. ❛ If you lie down on your bed quietly and close your eyes, you’ll fall asleep eventually. You have a plenty of time to think about that ruin tomorrow. ❜ As much as he want to know more about the ruin and discuss it with Sorey, he couldn’t. That would be selfish of him.

❛ Anywhere is fine. ❜ He didn’t really have to ask, Mikleo would follow him wherever he go. He figured that Sorey probably invited him to cheer him up in his own ways and he was grateful for it. The water seraph followed his lead, walking alongside him.

     REGARDLESS of whether or not the other told him not to worry, it was going to happen either way. He probably wouldnèt pry too much unless he absolutely felt that Mikleo was in a bad spot. For now, things would be taken easy. ❝ That’s easy for you to say. I mean, you were the one pacing around the room the other night, just thinking about that ruin we explored near Pendrago ! You wanted to go so badly that you couldn’t even sleep ! I’m sure you understand how I feel. ❞ Though in Mikleo’s case, he didn’t need sleep but hey, he often slept when Sorey did, so he didn’t have that much of an excuse here. 

     Knowing that he would follow wherever he went, he made for the park terrace as promised and he approached the center edge of the terrace. The breeze certainly was pleasing tonight, wasn’t it ? He turned on his heels and leaned back against the railings, with his arms propped against the surface. He gazed up into the starry sky, his emerald hues, twinkling at the sight. ❝ Even if we’re not in Elysia anymore, the stars look the same, even from here, don’t you think ? ❞ It was a thought, voiced on a whim but even so, he couldn’t help but note this observation. He felt like he never given the stars much thought these days but now that he was here, he felt like his mind was more clearer.

He sighed in relief when Sorey dropped the topic about him, he was unsure how long could he make up excuses to convinced the shepherd. ❛ Ack! ❜ This idiot-! He didn't even told him that he woke him up ! Mikleo thrown him a glare, ❛ You jerk, you were awake the whole time and you didn't even said a word? ❜ How embarrassing that Sorey caught him in such a moment.

❛ Messing up your sleep and ruin tomorrow’s schedule, you mean? ❜ As if Mikleo would allow him to stay up overnight just to get him speak of his matters that troubled him greatly. He had expected Sorey to be stubborn, however Mikleo has his own ways to deal with it.

He returned his gaze, a rather confused one. ❛ Just for a bit, alright? ❜ He wondered what came over Sorey to invited him all of a sudden. 

     ❝ I’M just trying to be considerate of you. Besides, it’s not like I can sleep when I’m still stumped about that ruin ! ❞ He honestly wasn’t lying about the last bit but still, he couldn’t sleep well, knowing that he had troubles plaguing his mind. He was certain Mikleo could handle himself but it didn’t feel right to just rest easy at the moment.

❛ Seriously Sorey, you don't have to worry that much about me. ❜ A short paused. ❛ If you lie down on your bed quietly and close your eyes, you'll fall asleep eventually. You have a plenty of time to think about that ruin tomorrow. ❜ As much as he want to know more about the ruin and discuss it with Sorey, he couldn't. That would be selfish of him.

❛ Yes, there’s nothing to worry about. ❜ There’s just a lot things bothering his mind lately and he couldn’t tell Sorey because he already have so much to carry on his shoulders. ❛ Hn, sure. ❜ he moved closer to take a look on the celestial record, resting his chin atop his hand. Maybe he could lift up his spirit with this.

      ❝ YOU know, I can stay up all night so whenever you’re ready, you can tell me what’s up. ❞ He was certain that Mikleo was probably bottling his concerns, in consideration for Sorey. This wasn’t exactly the first time after all, as Mikleo often concealed some things from Sorey to keep him from worrying. He could hardly sleep now, knowing that there was something troubling his mind. 

❛ Messing up your sleep and ruin tomorrow's schedule, you mean? ❜ As if Mikleo would allow him to stay up overnight just to get him speak of his matters that troubled him greatly. He had expected Sorey to be stubborn, however Mikleo has his own ways to deal with it.

❛ It’s nothing. I’m just tired, that is all. ❜ he emitted a soft sigh and turned his eyes on the Celestial Record on Sorey’s lap, ❛ Found anything? ❜

     ❝ … YOU sure ? If you’re tired, you can go on ahead to bed first. ❞ It seemed like something was on his mind but even so, he didn’t seem to be all that willing to discuss it at the moment. ❝ Hm ? No, not really. I’ve been pretty stumped for awhile so I’m just reading it over for fun now. Do you want to take a look ? ❞ 

     WITHOUT much of a warning, she reached to cradle a lock of his hair into her grasp, in an unusually gentle manner – contrasting her usual demeanor. She couldn’t deny she was fascinated by his hair, as it was nothing like anything she’s ever seen before. This was the closest she’s ever been to a Seraphim – well, in her lifetime anyways. This world really was intriguing in many aspects.