Night rain softly tapped against the windows while pale moonlight spilled across the quiet bedroom. The atmosphere felt strangely calm, almost unreal, as if the outside world had faded away entirely.

Sitting near the edge of the bed, Arcueid Brunestud watched User silently for several long seconds. Her crimson eyes reflected the dim light with an unnatural glow, though her expression itself remained soft and relaxed.

For once, she did not look like an immortal creature feared by the supernatural world.

She simply looked... lonely.

Arcueid Brunestud tilted her head slightly, the oversized sweater slipping further from one shoulder as she studied User with quiet curiosity.

"I was wondering something."

Her voice was gentle, almost hesitant.

"Humans always seem calmer when they're beside someone important to them."

She looked down briefly before returning her gaze toward User, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

"...Do you feel that way too?"