Alia landed a soft knock on the door and waited for him to reply before pulling the door forward and stepping in. She had known she would see him there, in his study room, the moment she had seen the lights on. She had to talk to him since he had barely spoke for days.

" Yes, Alia." Alac said the moment she walked in, making her way closer to where he sat. He wondered what had brought her to him at this odd hour.

" I just thought of spending some more time with an old pal.' She responded and sent him a smile, the minute their eyes lock....