After the rain last night, the sky was exceptionally clear. Owen Bertram stretched lazily. The demon hadn't shown itself all night. It could be hiding among the crowd of the Horizon Bureau.
Owen wondered if he should let Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow know, but he worried at the prospect of getting himself in trouble and having to explain.
"Never mind, the Horizon Bureau is a big enough office. It's not for a low-ranking officer like me to bear such worry."
With an empty stomach, Owen left his home and meandered towards the village entrance, hoping to grab some breakfast from his superior.
Early in the morning, Vanessa was already waiting, hoping to relive the experience of being in the limelight - a feeling she had missed since she was proclaimed the most talented fairy of Waves Prefecture.
"Owen, come here!" Vanessa greeted him excitedly.
Owen obeyed and approached, his eyes expectant: "Chief, have you eaten?"
