Household Expansion (I)

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"My gift?" Sapphyr giggled. Afterward her charming smiled deepened once Apollo didn't reject his "gift:". According to what she remembered from interacting with him previously, Apollo was an individual who seldomly allowed contact—from anyone, it wasn't based on gender. So, him not pushing Sapphyr away was already a huge improvement.

Not to mention, based on his expression, it seemed like he even welcomed her presence. It appeared the state of his attraction towards others was transitioning as well.

"Yes, your gift. What else can I call something so pleasant? It certainly isn't a nuisance," Apollo chuckled, before turning his head to the side. The end of the tunnel was right before them, but Apollo presented an immediate change in expression.

"What's wrong?" Sapphyr questioned once she noticed it. To grow from smiling to serious in one moment was not only astonishing, alarming as well. Could it be that he sensed incoming danger?