A reward

You're already inside," Soren rolled his eyes, closing the doors behind them. Though he wasn't feeling good to be alone with Zale. "What is the point of asking?"

Zale turned to face Soren with a smug smile, making him even more nervous, and his little strength began to crumble.

"Why did you run away before I could finish?" Zale muttered and surged forward, catching Soren off guard, who took a quick step back while his eyes locked with Zale's wild ones. "What were you afraid of me doing to you?"

Zale smirked at Soren's scowling expression. He was becoming increasingly irritated and impatient.

"I'm not scared of anything. You're overthinking," Soren snarled, dismissing Zale's mockery. He didn't like the bitter taste of his own medicines, as if the tables had turned. "Now, stop messing around. You should go to bed."