"!?"

Moniker opened his eyes panicked. He found himself in an elaborate bed after getting his bearings. He quickly pushed away from the covers that were encumbering him and left the bed in favor of the air. He checked his status to make sure he was alright.

[Moniker]

[HP: 455/455]

Something else greeted him as well.

[Acquired: Poison/Venom resistance tier 1]

He was, of course, curious as to what exactly it did. He tapped on the words poison/Venom resistance tier 1. His status helped explain what it meant.

[Poison/Venom resistance tier 1: Poison and venom damage are both reduced by 10%]

"That's... convenient."

Moniker dismissed his status and made a portal back to Scarlets's room, but as he was about to go through the portal, the door to the room with Moniker in it opened. A young girl carrying tea stared at Moniker. She was the very personification of beautiful. She had long silky golden hair that seemed to glow. Her eyes were a deep royal blue that would shine in the night. She was wearing a royal blue dress to match her alluring eyes. Moniker stood still for a moment frozen by her beauty. She spoke in a calm and cheery tone.

"Your awake?"

Moniker didn't respond with words and simply nodded. She saw the portal and her expression saddened. She had somewhat of an idea as to what its purpose was.

"W...where are you going?"

"Scarlet."

She saddened even more and pleaded with Moniker.

"Won't you at least have some tea with me?"

"...tea?"

"It's quite good."

The portal that Moniker had made faded. Moniker flew over to the girl. He had a curious look on his face. He got closer and looked at the girl's eyes. He was a few inches from her face. The girl averted her gaze from his as her cheeks were crimson red.

"Um... excuse me?"

Her warm smile told all that she was embarrassed. Moniker looked away from her eyes and instead gazed at the tea she was holding in her hands. She had two cups of brown liquid with vapor emitting off of both cups.

"Here."

The girl held out one of the cups and Moniker held it gently. Moniker held a puzzled expression and looked at her again. The girl looked Moniker in the eyes and her own widened. She was taken back by how amazing they were a perfect mix of gold and silver. She smiled without knowing. The two were both staring at each other with a smile.

"You drink it."

"Drink?"

"...Here."

She held Moniker's hand and brought him down to the ground. Let go and grabbed his other hand that was holding the cup and slowly and gently brought it up to his mouth. Where he took a sip of the tea. She held Moniker's hand for a bit longer until she finally let go. Her cheeks were bright red and she couldn't meet Monikers' eyes. She turned away from him to hide her face.