10. That Night

Even after the Hero’s Party reunion ended, there was no sign the weather would clear.

When Enya came to her senses, it was already nearing sunset, but the blizzard still hadn’t let up, so their plan to take Tarmin to the church had to be postponed.

Though their plans had been canceled, Tarmin still bundled up in his coat and stepped outside into the accumulating snow.

“I’m worried about next door. I’ll clear the snow off the path too, and go check on them real quick before it gets dark.”

“Taal, don’t. You should be resting…”

“Good grief, I told you I’m fine. I feel even more full of energy after dying and coming back to life, you know? Everyone ought to try dying once.”

At his talk of death, Enya’s brow furrowed sharply.

“Taal! Don’t say such ominous things, even as a joke…”

“Ah, all right. Sorry, I got it. I won’t overdo it.”

Tarmin brushed it off, then chuckled and leaned close. He gave Enya a light kiss on the cheek, then quickly opened the door and went out before any snow could get in...