บท 77: Cassian, a deep sleeper

Katherine slowly opened her eyes, pretending she had just woken up. Seeing Cassian sitting between her legs, his face flushed red and covered in her fluids, she could tell he was a bit scared. Her initial annoyance at being disturbed faded, and she glanced toward the door.

"Who's there?" she asked, her voice calm.

"Miss Katherine, it's Nile," came the response—a cracking voice, clearly belonging to a teenage boy in the midst of adolescence.

"What do you need, Nile?" Katherine asked, her gaze shifting back to Cassian with a smirk, enjoying the way he looked even more nervous now.

"Miss Katherine, the Jaras particles are about to crystallize! I just came to inform you," the voice outside said, sounding a bit excited.

Katherine perked up at the news, responding, "I'll be there shortly."