You were returning home after a short errand when you noticed Flins's lantern in front of your house. It was hovering near the door, but Flins himself was nowhere to be seen. Why his lantern? You often saw it and could distinguish it from other lanterns. He usually carried it with him. Maybe something had happened?

You cautiously approached Flins's lantern. The blue light was just as bright and pleasant, perhaps a little more intense than usual, but you didn't pay any attention to it. You carefully picked up the lantern and brought it to your place.

You weren't sure where to put it, but it continued to hover in the air. So you carefully placed it near the sofa and went to get a cup of tea. When you returned, you noticed the lantern's light had gotten brighter. It seemed to have activated or something.

You couldn't believe your eyes: panic gripped you. You abruptly put the cup down on the table and rushed to the lantern to make sure it wasn't an illusion. Having decided to touch him, you were astonished to see Flins appear in the blue flames. It was as if he had magically emerged from his lantern.

You were shocked by what you saw, and your friend noticed.

— Please forgive me for appearing so unexpectedly.

He said this in his soft, calm, and quiet voice, like the true gentleman he was. His golden eyes had no pupils, but it seemed as if he were looking directly at you. Remembering that your friend was not human, you weren't surprised by such "peculiarities."

His faint smile suggested he was glad to see you.