The evening fell over the Vortellion estate like a warm blanket. The lamps hanging in the hallway flickered with a gentle glow.
Rin stretched his arms with a dramatic sigh and looked toward Winter, who was already seated at the small wooden table in their room. Dinner was simple compared to what the estate usually offered, but Rin liked it that way.
He pulled out his chair. "Let's eat fast before it gets cold."
Winter nodded eagerly. "Yes, brother."
Rin picked up a piece of bread when a sharp knock echoed through the corridor. All three of them stiffened. Sasha exchanged looks with Rin, then Winter, then the door.
Rin slowly put the bread down. "Are we... expecting someone?"
Sasha gave a quick, dry laugh. "My lord, this is the Vortellion estate. We know absolutely no one here."
Rin snapped his fingers. "Oh, right. I forgot."
Winter blinked. "Brother... you forgot..."
Rin waved it off. "Haha! I guess I'm used to being here. It's a slip."
