Well, that was unexpected.

You left awhile ago to explore somewhere, leaving the dearest traveller with their companion, Paimon.

As you strolled through the dense thicket of the nearby woods, the air was crisp with the scent of pine and damp earth. Sunlight filtered through the canopy above, casting dappled patterns on the forest floor. Each step seemed to echo softly, blending with the rustle of leaves and the occasional chirping of birds.

Lost in the tranquility of nature, you rounded a bend when suddenly, a figure stumbled out from behind a large oak tree, arms flailing. Instinctively, you reached out and caught them just before he hit the ground. He landed softly against you, his breath momentarily caught in surprise.

Wide-eyed and disoriented, he looked up at you, their expression a mix of relief and bewilderment. For a moment, you two simply gazed at each other, a shared heartbeat in the quiet of the woods. The world seemed to slow down, as if giving a chance to take in the unexpected intimacy of the moment