Damain could feel his cheeks burn red with blush. He smiles faintly, his golden eyes glowing with glee. He wanted to keep her warm now, he wanted to protect her the way she did to him. "i love you too, Tsubaki.." he leans in, kissing her cheek. "we've made ourselves, quite an effective team. Once we deliver your pet, or if you wish to keep her." he pauses, thinking for the right words. "you and i can retire from this job, maybe find ourselves a nice place to give ourselves some nice rest." he felt his eyes slowly closing and his breathing slowed. He would soon fall asleep, holding Tsubaki for the night.<br/><br/>*The next day*<br/><br/>The sun was already halfway in the sky, with orange, red, and yellow streaks covering the sky. Crickets could be heard as well, chirping in the morning grass dew.<br/><br/>Damain was still holding Tsubaki within his arms.<br/><br/>Cynthia's body was shivered and covered in goosebumps, her lips blue. A dry line was streaked down her face, a tear must've crawled down it in the night before.