The serenity of Evernight, lit up by the gentle glow from the circular moon in the sky was disturbed as a flash of black and white heralded the return of its master and an unwilling subordinate.
Arthur grumbled as he walked with Alex. "I can never get used to that."
"Accept my offer and you'll surely get used to it." Alex calmly responded as he continued his match towards the center of the island.
Arthur snorted. "Try again, this time, maybe be a bit more sincere."
"Heh," Alex smirked but didn't bother to continue with the banter, his mind currently on a different matter.
Just as they arrived at the outskirts, Arthur suddenly inquired. "Why'd you do it?"
"Hmm?" Alex paused upon noticing the seriousness in his voice.
"Elena. Why'd you say all that to her?... I didn't see you as the type to talk so much."
"Is that so?" Alex muttered, a playful smile lingering at the top of his lips.
