The way back to their apartment was quiet and inconspicuous–even the most notorious of thievery and muggering, and there were individuals who did suffer even in Lux, found themselves silenced by the events.
Chelsea was nowhere to be found in the apartment room when they arrived. If Chaerin had gone out and went to find her younger sister, he would have understood completely, but to his surprise, she did the opposite.
Chaerin wrapped her arms across his torso and asked. "Can I stay with you tonight?"
"Will you not search for your sister?" Lukas asked.
"She'll be fine." Chaerin said. "I know she will… but you? You'll be leaving right away tomorrow aren't you?" A smile curled on her lips. "There's not much time to be wasted after all, isn't there?"
"Time is of the essence, yes." Lukas said, but then placed a kiss on her hair. "But that does not mean that I would simply go and abandon you, either. You're important to me too, Chaerin."
