A soft tap landed on the door. Annabel silently wished it wasn't her Master, she wasn't ready to see him.

How long would she avoid the talk?.

She crawled closer and flung the door open.

" I was asked to give you this." Number 4 said and handed over a tray of food and pill to her.

A part felt disappointed that it wasn't Alac but felt relieved that she wouldn't have to talk about it yet.

" Thank you. And Master?." She asked curiously.

" He stepped out." Number 4 replied and crawled away.

She closed the door behind her and placed the tray down. It was so thoughtful...