As the two mates exit their apartment together and make their way towards campus, an occluded figure watches them from the alley across the street. They are dressed in a hooded cloak, so their figure can’t be well seen, but their body is tall and slender, suggesting they may be a woman.
“The lovebirds have left their nest. I can confirm they’ve mated, just as you were told. Should I execute stage two now? We should act quickly to acquire her for our exclusive control against the demon.” They listen silently as their master speaks. “Master, I advise against waiting-.”
“Very well. I’ll continue to keep watch and attempt a steady infiltration. Yes. Goodbye, Sir.”
They sigh heavily. “Why is he always so casual about this? Doesn’t he understand that a caged bird will never return willingly a
