Unsettling news

After taking a bath and drying her hair, Eve took her time getting ready, pulling on a soft sweater and jeans. The room, once filled with Victor's presence, felt a little emptier, and she found herself anticipating his return.

Just as she finished tying her hair into a loose braid, there was a soft knock at the door. Her heart skipped a beat, and she hurried to open it.

As expected, Victor stood there, his expression as calm and unreadable as ever, though his gaze softened slightly when he saw her.

"You ready?" he asked, his voice still carrying that hint of morning roughness.

Eve nodded, stepping out into the hall. The air outside her dorm was cooler, a slight breeze coming through the open windows lining the corridor. It was quiet this early, with only a few students lazily heading to breakfast or still lingering in their rooms.