The light of the corridor lamps emphasizes his warily frozen features, but then something breaks, they smooth out and come to life. Out of the corner of my eye, I see him looking at me, but I try not to be distracted, purposefully moving forward. You need to get to your room and not change your mind, not stray into your usual fears and thoughts. Just do what you want right now.

“Eve,” Favorra mutters into my hair as I open the door with the key. - Do you understand what you're doing? I can't play anymore, but I can't promise you anything either.

I nod, pull it, and close...