The sun had set by the time you finally finished rehearsals, the last echoes of your fellow performers’ laughter fading away as they left the theatre. You let out a sigh, feeling the weariness settle into your bones after a long day.

As you stepped out into the cool evening air, you were greeted by a familiar face leaning casually against the streetlamp, one hand on his hip, the other resting on the hilt of his sword.

“Ah, finally!” Kaeya called out, flashing you a grin that was equal parts mischievous and reassuring. “I was beginning to wonder if you were planning to spend the entire night in there.”