"Enough with the circling, Loki," Kali said once they'd both arrived before the compound gates. "Just tell me… was Ambrose Hale in Washington's S-Rank dungeon?"
The Lord of Chaos touched their lush brown hair, avoiding looking her in the eyes. "You gotta be more specific."
"I've been plenty specific for the past hour."
"You have?"
"Yes."
"Hm. I guess you've got to try harder." They pushed the pedestrian gate open, stepping in with a boldness that made the other SSS-Rank squint.
Even after two months, she still didn't quite get the dynamic between the Guide and the five powerful Espers in his life. Especially Loki.
They may keep their private life secret, but she knew enough to be stunned at them suddenly placing so much trust in one man.
With a light breath, Kali walked in too, looking back at the quiet neighbourhood behind them. They'd both just shut the gate behind them when the front door opened.
