The battle had left its mark on both of you as you discovered a secluded cabin in the forest, the small structure offering a much-needed refuge from the chaos.

Muichiro, clearly exhausted, hesitated at the entrance before entering. Inside, the dim light from a lantern flickered and displayed no dangers, thus allowing them to sit down.

You moved to tend to his wounds, the silence between you filled only by the occasional crackle of the lantern. As you worked, Muichiro’s watched carefully.