"You…" Alex trailed off as he stared at the figure standing at the door.
It was a middle-aged woman with a rotund figure and equal portions of black and white hair on her head.
Holding a wooden ladle, she regarded Alex briefly before remarking in a slightly surprised tone. "You survived."
"Huh?"
"You are one tough noogie, aren't ya?"
"... I don't think I follow."
Ignoring Alex's confusion, the woman continued. "What are you doing over there?"
Looking toward the window, her expression soon fell before swiftly shifting to a scowl.
"Get down from there already and close that window!... Are you trying to invite them inside or something?"
"What?"
Before Alex could understand what was happening, the woman rushed over at a speed much faster than her robust body gave off.
She grabbed his wrist and pulled him down from the chair before promptly climbing the chair to close the window pane.
