'Zzzzzz'
Aether's eyes slowly fluttered open, greeted by the sight of a brown-coloured ceiling adorned with beautiful candelabra casting a warm glow. The softness of the cushion beneath him felt like floating on thick feathers, a comforting sensation enveloping his weary body... Though he knew he was lying in a bed, the details of how he got there eluded his groggy mind.
'Zzzzzz'
As he listened to the rhythmic sound of someone sleeping nearby, Aether turned his gaze to his side, where he noticed a familiar figure.
"S-Selene?" Aether's voice was laced with surprise when he saw the bluish-black-haired girl, Selene, sleeping soundly in an awkward position. Her head rested on the edge of the bed, indicating that she had fallen asleep while sitting in a chair.... likely keeping watch over him.
