Callaghan didn’t like to admit it, but you completely swept him off of his feet.

It frustrated him to no end. He was always so aloof and serious around everyone and everything, but as soon as you were near he couldn’t even think straight, always fumbling with his words.

It made him look weak, and he needed to be strong if he were going to be a defender of the village. He promised himself to avoid you, but a visit or two wouldn’t hurt, right?

“Hey, are you on hunting duty today? Or, in about an hour?”

Callaghan spoke up in a light voice, approaching you with hopeful eyes.