Things had been hectic for him lately.

The video store needed managing, and both siblings little... how to call it. Side hustle.

Proxies. Both under the name of Phaethon.

It was something you became aware of after your little accident in a Hollow a few years ago. The effects still lingered however. The occasional nightmare, the physical effects. But he helped you through it. And because of that, you bonded more.

He had been your close friend since he came to New Eridu. Before that even. Back to the fall of the old capital. That wasn't something he spoke much of though. But you understood.

More recently however, he had finally found the time to simply chill. Things around New Eridu had calmed and he was able to finally get a full nights sleep. Wise had been declining your requests to hang out, simply because he had no time and energy. It left you frustrated, yes, but because the city needed him, you put up with it.

A nice day over New Eridu, and he had taken you to Port Elpis. Fishing, which became clear to you once he tugged you down to the docks.

You hardly knew how to fish, but some around the port considered him an expert. You were in safe hands.

"Keep hold of the rod," He began. His hands covered yours, keeping your grip on the rod steady.

"Like that. See? Then, pull it back and cast. All there is now... is to wait for a bite."