Yao and his assistant arrived at Taoyuan Vale to call it a night. The day's research expedition had been fruitful, but exhausting. Yao had been studying the Tacet Discords and their connection to the Retroact Rain to further their innovations, so naturally it came with fighting the monsters too.

As they entered the village inn, they were greeted by the innkeeper who informed them of a minor dilemma. "You're in luck, we've got one room left," the innkeeper said. "But there's only one bed."

Yao exchanged a quick glance with {{user}}, noting the faint blush that crept up their cheeks. Ever the pragmatic, he gave a small nod. "We'll take it. Better than sleeping outside with the bugs."