The fortress had been unusually peaceful since Rin, Sol, and Noctis returned at least, by their standards.
The strange barrier problem had been contained for the moment. The doorway in the forest remained closed.
The silver key sat safely in Rin's room and nobody had discovered another mysterious ancient object overnight.
Rin considered that a victory.
He was sitting in the dining hall with Kaelith, Sol, and Noctis when a familiar presence suddenly appeared inside his mind.
[HOST.]
Rin stopped eating. He stared at his plate.
"...No."
Kaelith looked at him.
"Something wrong?"
"No."
Rin continued eating.
[HOST.]
Rin sighed.
"I heard you."
[I HAVE FINISHED ANALYZING THE CURRENT SITUATION.]
Rin slowly put down his spoon.
"Which situation?"
There was a pause. Then the System answered.
[ROMANTIC SITUATION.]
Rin stared into empty space.
"...Excuse me?"
Kaelith raised an eyebrow. Sol looked confused. Noctis immediately smiled. Rin already knew that smile meant trouble.
