You noted the clock ticking half an hour past midnight, signalling Nikolai was late for the time he'd appointed to meet you in your chambers. Since it has passed midnight, you'd sat on your bed watching the time tick by.

It wasn't until your bedroom door creaked open, did you look up - and there he was. Silver armour streaked with blood and his sword dragging heavy on the ground behind him. Nikolai gave you a charming smile, "I apologise for my tardiness," he simpered, taking you in.