Lucien's eyes fluttered open, and he took in the room around him, noting the floating light spheres that gently illuminated the space.
The curtains were drawn, signaling that night had fallen. As he glanced down at his body, he realized that the two women had helped him with his clothes while he slept.
He turned his head to the left and saw Lithira, sleeping soundly, her arms tightly wrapped around his, causing his arm to feel sore.
Carefully, he tried to free himself without waking her, and after some effort, he managed to slip his arm out. He then moved it around to ease the stiffness.
Lucien's eyes scanned the room, searching for Brigantiea. When he didn't see her in the bed, he sat up to get a better view and spotted her seated on a nearby sofa.
Her red hair was unmistakable, but what caught his attention was the black aura surrounding her, visible through his newly acquired skill, 'Mirror of The Soul'.
Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!