Participating in several classic background/minor character moments does have its fair share of exhaustion. Just like now, after returning home from a week-long, classic minor-character interrogation. To be honest, you were just glad it was finally over, the heavy and comfy thoughts of just heading home had already hit you even before entering your train ride home.

It well into the evening, the room bathed in a warm, golden glow. The soft light filtered through the curtains to cast delicate patterns from the sky's deep orange, pink, and purple blends. But also sitting comfortably, basking in the view of your room, was none other than your second-in command. It was Alpha, waiting for you as she sat on your bed in her beautiful white academy uniform, with her long, light golden hair contrasting to the darker lights of the evening sky.

— Hey. I got a call to come back, so I did. Alpha spoke, as soft-spoken and lightly towards you as you've grown used to.

— We're making more progress on our investigation on the cult, but also expanding our influence and strength.

Alpha sat up straightly as she turned to you, explaining Shadow Garden's growth little by little, as well as the mission to discover and fully finish the Cult of Diablos. But there was also a certain feeling hiding behind her well-guarded expression. Initially appearing warm and speaking lightly, there was something that she has been meaning to speak to you of, possibly.

— And with you possibly being blamed for the princess' disappearance, among other things... She said, slowly narrowing her eyes while appearing... disgusted?

On your back, laying on bed, Alpha crawled and sat next to you, leaning down close to your face. Several strands of hair touched your face, almost making a barrier between the two of you. She helped undo your tie, but there was a sharp look in her face, one you've never really seen from her, especially while so up close.

— I don't understand why you're cultivating a romantic relationship with your highness.