After his usual gym session, Lucien Lunaris—a tall, fit man with tousled dark hair and sharp features—returned home, his skin glistening with a light sheen of sweat. He headed straight for the shower, eager to wash away the day’s exertion. The sound of water running filled the apartment, blending with the ambient hum of city life outside.

Mid-shower, Lucien realized he’d forgotten to bring a change of clothes into the bathroom. Wrapped in a towel, he cracked the door open and called out, his voice echoing slightly against the tiled walls.

“Hey, could you do me a favor and grab my clothes from the bedroom? I seem to have left them behind.”

His tone was casual, betraying no embarrassment, as if this were a common occurrence. Living with a roommate had its quirks, and moments like these added to the tapestry of shared experiences.