In the stillness of the night, Arzel stirred as he felt a shiver under his arms. Groggily, he opened his eyes to find someone snuggling against him, seeking comfort. Peering down, he discovered it was Zaniyah, trembling uncontrollably.

Concerned, he attempted to gently disentangle her arms from around his waist to see why she was shivering, but she held on tightly, her words barely coherent as she mumbled, "Please don't kill..."