But little did I know that back in my room.
Tiamat was waiting for me in the bathroom.
She was silent and patient.
As if time itself had decided to pause just for her.
I had no clue she was there.
And she would probably wait for a long time.
Then finally, she will make her way downstairs herself.
Because my thoughts were already moving forward.
They were already drifting away from that room.
I stepped out with Maria beside me, going downstairs.
As both me and Maria went downstairs.
Our footsteps were calm, almost casual.
And the sound of quiet voices reached us before we even saw the room.
When we finally turned the corner.
We saw everyone already gathered.
They were sitting around the table and having breakfast.
Like any normal morning.
Plates were filled, cups were steaming.
And for a brief moment, everything felt oddly peaceful.
We walked over and took seats next to each other.
We sat close enough that our shoulders almost touched.
