Valeria

Rain seemed to be different than usual, making Arthur uncomfortable. It was not the kind of discomfort he hated, but seeing someone change so much was an unfamiliar feeling. Thus, he had to ask.

"There is something different about you, and I want to know what it is. Ever since you came back, I could not feel a hint of lust within you. You said you had to go to Sourna but returned in less than a week, acting differently. What did the friend you met say?"

Rain no longer smiled when Arthur opened his mouth, seeming to know what he wanted to say. Her eyes seemed to go back to normal, and she let out a sigh of helplessness.

"I cannot be a person you respect, even if I try my hardest," said Rain with a shake of her head. "You know me so well, after all. I hoped you would ignore it."