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Kyomi huffs as she looks up at the stars. Having so many people in her dorm… it's a nightmare. Maybe if it had all been her friends it would've been different, even if it still would've been draining, but…

Epel is fine, really. He's got some issues around his perception of masculinity, but he's fine. Rook is a little weird, but he's kind. And really, he's nothing compared to some people in the Devildom.

Vil, though…

Kyomi sighs, shaking her head. She went outside to get some air, some rest, not to work herself up by thinking about all this.

The moon is bright, almost full. It reminds her of late nights back home, stargazing with Diavolo or pops, falling asleep against them with the knowledge they would never let her get hurt.

Maybe she should ask Leona if she can sleep over again? That way she can have at least one night of proper sleep. He might complain, but he has never actually turned her away. Or Sunshine, even if so far she's tried to avoid Diasomnia out of respect for Tsunotaro's hesitance to introduce himself.

She'd even take Riddle and his silly rules over this, to be honest. Or the Octavinelle trio with their whole… them-ness.

The air shifts just behind her, and Kyomi twists, punching whatever threat snuck up behind her and-

Oh no.

"Ough! Such strength and speed, Roi des Fantômes," Rook wheezes out, clutching his stomach.

"You idiot!" Kyomi hisses, tugging him down to the ground. That way if Rook collapses, there will be minimal damage. "What the hell are you doing out here?"

"Should I not be asking you that?" Rook's breathing seems to come easier now as he rubs his stomach with a single hand, the other finding Kyomi's arm. "It is dangerous at night. Although, I suppose you have just proven yourself capable of defending yourself." He chuckles, and Kyomi suppresses the urge to punch him again.

"I'm right outside the dorm, Rook. One scream and at the very least the ghosts will come running, as well as anyone I managed to wake up. How much does it hurt?"

"The pain has already mostly faded, do not worry. I only need to gather myself now." Rook gives her a blinding smile, and Kyomi looks away. Stupid idiot. Sneaking up on someone with a fight response.

"Really, though, what are you doing outside?" She tucks some hair behind her ear, looking out over the yard. She doubts he's got the same reason as her but maybe she can help him with whatever he was doing.

"I had been looking at the moon, admiring its beauty, when I saw you slip outside. I simply could not help myself, and had to follow my hunter's instincts." Rook slings an arm over her shoulder, making her readjust her posture so she doesn't get pulled to the ground. "Pray tell, Roi des Fantômes, what made you go outside at an hour like this?"

"…" Kyomi turns her head even further away, sighing.

Rook stays quiet after that, but doesn't leave. Instead, they simply sit there, a heavy yet companionable silence between them.

"I guess…" Kyomi eventually says, "that I just needed some space. It's been a while since I was constantly surrounded." And even then, it wasn't this busy. She still had the chance to pull away for a bit, take a breather.

"I suppose you would indeed be used to more quiet surroundings, as alone in your dorm as you are." Rook nods, shifting so his knee is pressed against hers.

"Well, with Grim around it's never really quiet. And if it is, it's usually a very bad sign." Kyomi can't help but giggle. "Kind of like having a child around, in that regard. And the ghosts aren't often quiet, either." Settling against Rook, she lets his warmth ground her as she looks up at the sky again.

"But certainly a different kind of loud and busy." Rook nods. "Would you like me to speak to le Roi du Poison for you? Perhaps I could convince him to give you a little more room to breathe."

"It's fine, I'll manage. Probably. Worst case, I ask Kitty or Sunshine to nap with me." Vil probably wouldn't hesitate to wake Leona or Solomon up to get Kyomi, but still.

"If you are certain…" Rook hums.

"On a more serious note…" Kyomi twists in Rook's hold, squishing his cheeks. "Don't ever sneak up on me again. Next time I might not be able to pull my punch at the last second, and I'd rather not be responsible for any serious injuries."

Rook laughs, as weird as it sounds when his cheeks are being pushed and pulled the way Kyomi's doing. Gently, his hands find Kyomi's, pulling them away from his face. "I will be careful to keep it in mind, Roi des Fantômes."

"See that you do." Kyomi huffs, resting against Rook again. "… Do you mind staying out here with me a while longer? I've missed looking at the stars and moon like this."

"Ce n'est pas un problème. Let us enjoy this beautiful night."

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