𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙵𝙾𝚁𝙶𝙴𝚁𝚂

chptr 66,,''

   Kei rested her head on Aiyako's shoulder, as they were all asleep. Sleeping soundly, Yor giggled and used her hand to cover her mouth. Matthew's expression didn't change, he just watched them. "It's so nice they get along well! I could never imagine to be in a group while fighting with everybody!" She had brought up and Matthew nodded in agreement. "Yes, it would be poor business, also being mentally unhealthy." It kind of sounded like 'Loid' answer, but Yor just nodded back. "So, when will we be able to go home? They've already told the SSS." Yor asked and Matthew thought for a second, tapping his foot. "We'll be able to leave early next morning. We still need to reach the next checkpoint for the singers." Yor nodded again as he looked at all the bodyguards, who looked like they were about to fall asleep as well. "You may all take a break, I'll alert you all when to come back." Most of them yawned as they responded with a smile and left to the next room. "Thorn Princess, aren't you going to go?" He asked and she thought for a second, shaking her head later. "I don't mind, I need to call my husband though, if it's possible!" She requested and Matthew nodded, handing her the telephone.

"Hello?" A voice is heard from the other line.

"Loid-San? Is that you?" She asked as she blushed, remembering the past phone call.

"..yes, it is me. Is there a problem at work?" He didn't seem suspicious of Yor, which made it a lot more easier.

"N-no, there isn't! I just want to let you know I'm doing a night shift, so I'll be here for the rest of the night! I'll be back home maybe around 8:00-9:00 tomorrow."

"Alright, that's fine. Get home safely, though." He said calmly, as Yor reassures him she will.

"I..I need to go now! I'll see you tomorrow!" She smiles, and of course he can't see it. He hangs up as Yor sighed with relief. Thank god it wasn't so awkward, or else they'd both be done for.

"If you're fine, let's stay here for now. If we hear any type of ruckus from the next door, we'll go see then." She again nodded and they both sat down on a chair across from each other. I'm glad Loid-San wasn't suspicious of me! Or else it'd be very inconvenient.

"Say, you always use honorifics when saying or speaking to your husband. It's quite odd." Matthew questioned her as Yor slightly, but immediately jolted up. She started stuttering again as she pretended to brush off a bit of lint on her arm.

"I-I! It's nothing..I just don't want to make him uncomfortable!" She laughed and Matthew shrugged, getting up to pour himself a cup of tea.

"Do you want a cup?" He asked, and Yor shook her head. She didn't want him thinking that she was trying to steer the conversation away from the fact she stilled used honorifics with Loid, even though he offered her tea. He nodded and placed her kettle back down, sitting back down.

"Anyways, let's give them some time to rest. In 15 minutes, let's go check on them, in case if anything happens." Matthew suggested as Yor agreed and smiled. At least they can have a nice break..well, I'm having one too! It's nice, and calming..and peaceful! Yor appreciated the not-so awkward silence and sighed.

"Well, do you need to go take a break as well?" Matthew asked and Yor shook her head.

"No, no! It's alright!" Yor smiled again and they continued to sit in the awkward silence. She fixed her falling strap and continued to stare at the floor. They didn't say anything, but Matthew had finally broke the silence between the two of them. He sighed quietly and got up.

"Well, don't let the lack of violence & the amount of caution these arsonists are giving us get to you. We'll just need to wait. You can go home soon, it won't take long." Matthew cautioned her about the unusual activity in the past 48 to 72 hours. Yor acknowledged it and nodded again, being more nonverbal than she was in the first place.