Javien could only offer a faint smile, staring into the empty space, keeping the secret of the black contract that had twisted the world's timeline to himself.
He swore to protect this second chance with his life, even if the price was his sight leaving him unable to see his old companion.
In the suffocating silence of the night, against the cold walls where they stood, one of the small, scarf-wearing creatures nearby began to move slowly toward Olivia.
Olivia held her breath. Her heart hammered against her chest as she watched it approach, as if it had something incredibly important to say.
"Olivia... thank goodness you're here just in time."
The creature spoke, its voice sounding relieved.
Olivia blinked in the darkness. Her eyes went wide with pure shock.
Wait... they can talk?!
Olivia screamed in her head. She went completely blank, not knowing how to respond because, in her mind, spirits like these only ever appeared to stare.
