The sun was already setting above Bastion by the time Nephis returned to her spacious chamber at the pinnacle of the Ivory Tower. The horizon was burning with a beautiful conflagration of red and golden hues, while the sky above the Mirror Lake had already turned a deep shade of indigo, countless stars glistening on its satin canvas like silver jewels.
The pale disc of the full moon was already rising, too…
The shadows had grown deep and vague, embracing the world.
As Nephis walked to the balcony and looked down, Sunny rose from her shadow and hugged her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder.
"Long day?"
Nephis inhaled deeply, then let out a long sigh.
"...Yeah."
Both of them watched the reflection of the moon move across the surface of the water in silence. After a while, Sunny tightened his embrace a little.
"You can rest easy tonight. I am keeping watch."
