"Are you alone?"
Javien lifted his head but said nothing. Silence filled the air… only his eyes reacted. His jaw tightened as he slowly pulled back from the man's gaze. Just moments ago, the man had been smiling yet now, his eyes turned cold, empty… almost lifeless.
Javien stared back without blinking. Something about that man felt wrong. He stood like a normal person, but the way he looked at him… it was unnatural. Like a corpse pretending to be alive.
The man let out a faint grin before reaching into his pocket. He took out two small bottles, holding them up casually. He shook one slowly, then glanced at the liquid inside as if checking something.
"Here. Mix it."
He handed the bottle to the girl beside him. She quickly took it and poured the contents into the other bottle without hesitation. Her movements were smooth, as if she had done it many times before. Once she finished, she passed it back to him.
"Already, sir."
