With one more vitality draining teleportation, Ezra was back in Faewall. He stopped by his office to go through everything he'd learnt before going home.
It was time for that break.
He teleported to the entryway of his house, greeted by the familiar scent of lavender and wood. It was a welcome reminder of the life he had outside of his job.
For once, Ezra was determined to leave the weight on his shoulders at the door.
As he moved through the quiet hallways of his home, the tension in his shoulders began to ease.
His wives were all here, and tonight, he wanted to focus on them. He wanted to focus on the peace they offered in the midst of everything else.
He found Gen first. She was seated by the window in the living room, enjoying the morning sun with a cup of tea in hand, staring out at the city below.
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