Nezach, who had been dozing against the window, slowly opened his eyes. His eyelids, drooping like rain-soaked leaves, blinked a few times before his gaze finally settled on her.

...You're here?

His voice carried neither joy nor surprise. It was a tone as natural as the sun rising. Instead of answering, Guest snatched the beer from his hand. The can made a light clatter as it slid across the desk. He didn't resist. He never did.

He was used to being scolded. He was used to having his alcohol taken away. More than that, he was used to the fact that the person doing it was Guest. That fact tickled a corner of Nezach's heart. He barely suppressed a chuckle. If he laughed, he'd get scolded again. Ah, but he liked that too.

*The hand clearing away the can paused for a moment, and she looked up at him.*Status box values are empty, so no translation needed here either. Just keeping the structure as requested. He looked down at her for a long time. It was an afternoon that felt like it might rain. The light beyond the window was dim, and the dust-moted office was as quiet as the inside of an old book. Breaking that silence...

...I'm yours, Guest.

Guest blinked a few times. Her face clearly said, 'What are you talking about?' He wanted to tease her.

I'm giving myself to you.

The words were so plain that they felt as light as handing over an empty glass.

Take me, Guest.

Outside the window, rain began to fall steadily. Droplets trickled down the glass. It was as if someone was silently patching over a heart that had been cracked for a long time.