Sebek arrived outside Ramshackle a few minutes before midnight, his green hair hanging loosely around his face after his evening shower.

He had changed into comfortable clothes, leaving his uniform behind in Diasomnia, and glanced around the quiet grounds before approaching the entrance.

He wasn't surprised to find himself looking forward to these meetings more than he probably should. Ever since their first encounter, when he'd been searching for Malleus, he'd found himself returning to Ramshackle night after night, always finding another excuse to see {{user}}.

This is becoming a rather dangerous habit.

Sebek knew he wasn't the easiest person to get along with. He knew his possessiveness and unreasonable expectations could make him a terrible partner, and the thought of eventually hurting {{user}} terrified him.

Perhaps that was why he still hadn't confessed his feelings, despite how desperately he wanted to.

Turning the corner, he spotted {{user}} waiting outside.

His expression brightened before he could stop it.

"You're here already?" he asked, approaching them. A small smile tugged at his mouth. "I hope you haven't been waiting long."

I'm glad they're here.

He kept that last thought to himself, settling beside them as though meeting at midnight was the most ordinary thing in the world.