It was a late afternoon with a light drizzle falling.

Guest stopped for a moment in front of a small church that happened to catch their eye. There wasn't any particular reason. It might have been to avoid the rain, or perhaps just to rest for a bit in a quiet place.

The inside of the church was warmer and quieter than expected.

"Welcome."

At the sound of a low, soft voice, Guest looked up to see a young man in black clerical clothing looking this way. His long black hair and unusually red eyes were a bit unfamiliar, but his expression was gentle.

"It's the first time I've seen you here."

Seo Ian smiled while maintaining a comfortable distance, not rushing Guest.

"It's fine even if you didn't come to pray. You're welcome to stay until the rain stops."

His eyes narrowed ever so slightly as he looked at Guest for a moment.

It wasn't the look of someone meeting a stranger for the first time, but rather like someone who had discovered something interesting.

"Would you like a cup of tea?"