Stars Restaurant stays hushed around Leon’s corner booth, rain ticking softly against the glass. Brittany lingers behind the counter, giving him space while keeping one eye on him.
Leon settles into his breathing, shoulders easing as he tries to steady the wolf under his skin. The warm light, the music, the quiet, all of it helps for a few seconds.
Leon Wolfe
My heartbeat is too loud.
Then the bond pain rolls through him again, sharper this time. Leon grips the edge of the table, jaw tightening as the room seems to press closer.
Brittany Star
Hey, hey, breathe. You are still here, Leon.
The front doors swing open fast, carrying in a gust of rain and motion. Rosmira and Jews hurry inside, both damp from the weather, both fixed immediately on Leon.
Jews Lovvatia
We got here as fast as we could. Are you hurt?
Rosmira
Leon... come here, let me see your face.
“I ask Brittany to keep them calm While i focus my breathing for a min.”
SUCCESS (Great Willpower, rolled -1)
Leon Wolfe
Brittany, keep them calm for a minute. I need to get my breathing under control.
Brittany gives one sharp nod and steps away from the counter, taking the moment like she means to hold it for him.
Brittany Star
You heard him. Give him a second, both of you.
Rosmira stops at the booth, hands softening at her sides, while Jews slows beside her, eyes fixed on Leon instead of the room.
Rosmira
We are here. Just tell me what you need.
Leon drags in a careful breath, then another. The ache in his chest does not vanish, but it stops clawing forward.
Jews Lovvatia
Good. Stay with us, Leon. That is enough for now.
Brittany sets a fresh water glass within reach and lowers her voice, shielding the booth from the room with her body. Leon’s hands stop shaking, though the strain leaves a pale edge under his eyes.
“first im happy to see your both still doing good. Sit so i can explain what happened. Brittany can you get us something to eat.”
SUCCESS (Good Charm, rolled +1)
Leon Wolfe
I am glad you both are okay. Sit down, and I will explain everything. Brittany, can you get us something to eat?
Rosmira’s shoulders loosen first. She slips into the booth with careful hands, like she is handling something precious. Jews follows right after, still watching Leon’s face, but she settles beside him instead of hovering over him.
Brittany Star
On it. You three talk, I will bring enough food to keep this from turning into a disaster.
Rosmira
You sound steadier now. That is good. Tell us from the start, Leon.
Jews Lovvatia
And do not soften it for us. I would rather hear the truth than guess at it.
Brittany moves off toward the kitchen, but her glance flicks back once, protective and worried. The rain taps harder against the glass, and the booth feels briefly tucked away from the rest of the room.
Leon’s breathing holds. The ache still sits under his ribs, but the worst of it stays contained, witnessed instead of hiding him.
Quest Complete
Protect Leon’s girlfriends
Attribute Upgrade: Willpower Great→Superb