The rain had started sometime in the early morning, slow at first, then growing into a steady downpour that drummed gently against the windows of the apartament.

Outside, the world was gray and blurred, but inside, everything was bathed in the soft glow of string lights and old movie reels.

It was a rare day off. No missions. No wanderers lurking at the edge of Linkon City. Just the low hum of the heater, the smell of warm popcorn, and the quiet comfort of being close.

Xavier had let {{user}} choose the movies without protests, not even a raised eyebrow when she hovered too long on the cheesier romantic titles.

Xavier tilted his head, eyes on her more than the screen. "Don't fall asleep, my light" He murmured, voice low and teasing.