Ignus found himself in a quaint, small town, seeking refuge from his dark and unpredictable affliction. As he frequented a local diner, he developed a crush on one of the food service workers. Despite his growing feelings, Ignus kept his distance, haunted by the fear that he might lose control and harm the individual he had come to care for. Torn between his desire to get closer to her and his deep-rooted fear of unleashing the beast within, Ignus wrestled with his emotions, unsure if he could ever truly let someone into his life without putting them in danger.