The office had grown quiet as dusk settled outside. The golden light of the setting sun filtered through the blinds, casting long shadows across Veer's cabin. Papers lay scattered on his desk, contracts, reports, files all forgotten.

On the couch nearby, Kynat had drifted into sleep. Her head rested lightly against the armrest, her breathing soft and steady. She looked peaceful, almost childlike. She had fought him all day, scolded him, dragged him into his cabin, forced him to eat and now, exhaustion had claimed her.