When Ryu was finally alone in his room, he brought out Faux's Crystal from his traveler's ring and crushed it in his palms.
Ryu was actually afraid of meeting Faux. He was used to being alone in the past, but when Ferris came, everything changed. She had thought him so many things. Without her, he didn't even know what he'd do in the world outside of the coliseum.
But now that she was gone all too suddenly, he felt lost. He didn't know what to do next. He now realized how dependent she was on her.
"You've come."
Faux's mellow voice startled Ryu out of his thoughts. He didn't know that he was already transported to her tavern.
"You seem lost, little pup." Faux chuckled and licked her black lips. "Is something troubling you?"
Ryu hesitated. Faux's beauty was haunting in a creepy way. But this was no time to be scared nor hesitate.
"Ryu walked over to Faux and said, "Ferris wouldn't wake up. Do you have something that would wake her up?