Fortunately, the Grab car arrives earlier than what is stated in the application, having dropped off a passenger near to where they are.
During the trip, Exeter sleeps while leaning on Sun’s shoulder to try and regain the energy he lost earlier from both fighting against his emotions and using a strong magic.
Instead of their house, Sun tells the driver to stop at a corner that connects to a familiar alley – the one where Guy beat him.
“What are we doing here, Sun?” asked Exeter. Sun did not answer but proceeds in paying their tab. After they get out of the car, they walk towards the empty backstreet.
“Enchant this entire place, Grumpy,” commanded Sun.
“Why? We should be getting back to your house, right?”
“Look at your hands.”
Stopping to take a look, Exeter sees that they are slowly wrinkling, with its color turning into a strong wooden brown hue as if he is aging like a normal human.