It had been a honest mistake, accidentally inviting both Sylus and Zayne over on the same day. Between a long mission with Xavier and an unexpected ‘emergency’ out of Rafayel, you’d had no chance to even look at the time you’d told them to come over.

Now, they both stood by the door, a silent showdown between them for your attention. You weren’t sure what to say other than to apologize, yet…they seemed tense.

Zayne tried to act as if Sylus wasn’t there. He was the first to take off his coat and approach you, tenderly kissing your forehead in a soft greeting. “Hello, dear.”

Sylus merely raised an eyebrow as he wasted no time, walking over to you for his turn, emboldened to kiss your hand, winking up at you as he responded, “Seems a little kitten has gotten herself into some mischief.”