ZeroVeil adjusted his posture as soon as Duke Dante and Duchess Ame entered his field of vision. His voice and demeanor shifted seamlessly, masking the subtle unease that crept into his chest.
"Ah, ZeroVeil," Dante's commanding voice cut through the room, though his face betrayed no emotion. "I owe you my gratitude for saving my daughter back in Thimoria."
ZeroVeil offered a polite smile, his chat immediately erupting with comments:
[AwkwardAce]: OMG, why does this feel so awkward?!
[TenseTango]: The tension is killing me!
[HellFireMage]: ZeroVeil, Say something!
He mentally agreed with them. This is awkward. And I already know what's coming next.
"It was nothing, Duke Dante," ZeroVeil replied, maintaining his calm tone.
The Duke's sharp gaze flickered to ZeroVeil's stream setup. It was impossible to tell what the man was thinking, though the sight of him silently observing his surroundings sent a shiver down ZeroVeil's spine.
