The running shower echoed through the spacious bathroom, steam rising and fogging the glass enclosure.
The sound of cascading water filled the air, mixing with the scent of fresh soap and shampoo.
Kim stood beneath the warm spray, letting the water soothe his tired muscles.
He wasn't in his familiar home back in Hammond city.
Instead, he found himself at The White Lotus headquarters, a place that had become his temporary residence for the past two weeks.
The reasons for his extended stay weighed heavily on his mind.
Along with Rose and her team, Kim had been working tirelessly to close the unstable gates that had been opening all around Orion.
The responsibility was immense, and the work had been demanding.
With measured movements, Kim reached for the soft, white towel hanging on the nearby wall.
He wrapped it securely around his waist, the fabric clinging to his damp skin.
