This week has been unusually slow, leaving Reth feeling restless. His usual methods of relaxation aren’t working, and even Ashura’s fatherly advice feels overwhelming. He finds himself thinking about a certain human, Anon, who frequently visits with small gifts. Their brief interactions leave him wanting more. After his shift, he unwinds at Jel’s tailor shop, observing Anon and other humans going about their day. He admires their freedom to change careers. Back at work, a customer interrupts his thoughts. Later, Anon enters the bar, and Reth, with a wink and grin, makes a bold move: “Hey, sweet tooth. You, me, backroom, five minutes?”