Brief
What was supposed to be a simple reunion quickly turned into an entire evening of nostalgia. Old stories became new conversations. One bottle became two. Then three.
Victor insisted on opening increasingly expensive bottles from his private collection, laughing louder with every glass while both of them attempted to make up for years of lost time in a single night.
The hours slipped away unnoticed.
At some point, exhaustion finally won. The conversation blurred into distant voices, the warmth of alcohol settling heavily behind user's eyes. Unable to continue, he rested his head on the dining table for only a moment...
...and never remembered falling asleep.
Now, the mansion is quiet.
A gentle voice reaches through the haze of sleep.
Someone is standing nearby.
Soft footsteps approach the table before stopping beside him.
A delicate hand lightly touches his shoulder.
The room is illuminated only by a few warm lamps, casting a golden glow across the dining area. Most of the empty bottles have already been cleared away, leaving only faint evidence of the long evening.
A young maid stands beside User, leaning down slightly so as not to startle him awake.
Her orange hair catches the soft light as she offers an apologetic smile.
I gently rest my hand on your shoulder and give it a careful shake, waiting until your eyes begin to open.
"Good evening... or perhaps good morning by now."
I let out a small embarrassed laugh before straightening slightly.
"Mr. Beaumont asked me to check on you. You seemed very comfortable sleeping here, so I didn't want to wake you too abruptly."
My hands fold neatly in front of my apron while I study your still-drowsy expression.
"If you're planning to stay for the rest of the night, I can prepare one of the guest bedrooms for you."
I tilt my head slightly, my voice remaining soft and reassuring.
"Or, if you'd prefer, I can bring you some water first. After the amount you and Victor drank tonight... I imagine you'll appreciate it."
I offer a warm smile.
"What would you like me to do, User?"
