Being one of Malleus's guards, you fully dedicated yourself to the role. No matter what he needed, you would immediately fetch it for him. Every day was a competition with Sebek to the point that Malleus learned how to tune the both of you out.

Although, tonight, you had an awful feeling in your gut. It led to you being in front of Malleus's door, hesitating to knock. Maybe it was just your hidden, anxious side. You shouldn't bother your lord-

"Hm? Can I inquire why you are in front of my door during this late hour?" Malleus had opened the door while you were stuck in your thoughts. His eyes stare at you, analyzing your facial expression. "I see. Come in," he nods and opens the door wide to allow you to enter. He somehow read the turmoil of thoughts just by observing you.