Chapter 26. Feeling dangerous
After hours of waiting, Lilian finally stepped out of the Pleasure Hub, ending her shift for the day. She moved with a lazy grace, casually draping a long coat over her bare body. When her eyes landed on Shin standing at the entrance, she raised a brow, amused.
"You've been waiting for me, Mr. Shade?"
Shin unfolded his arms and gave a small nod. "And I see you didn't even bother today. Just threw a coat over your work uniform(her bare skin)."
She chuckled softly. "Yeah... can't exactly walk around in public naked like I do at work, you know."
"Or maybe last time you dressed up all sexy just for me," he said with a smug grin.
"Don't flatter yourself." She rolled her eyes, though a smile tugged at her lips. "I'm just too tired to dress up when I'm going straight home to pass out."
She started walking, and Shin fell in step beside her, letting her take the lead.
"Well," he said, hands in his pockets, "I suppose I could walk you home. I'm a little curious where you live."
Lilian shot him a glance, her tone teasing as her voice dipped. "Just curious, Mr. Shade? Or are you hoping for a repeat of last time? I wouldn't mind having a little fun even if I'm dead tired."
Shin shrugged. "Maybe I came for the fun. Maybe I didn't."
They walked on, weaving through the streets. The more he talked with her, the more Shin began to piece together how this world worked—how these NPCs were wired. Eventually, they reached her place: a tiny room, noticeably smaller than his. Inside, there was only a single bed and a small wardrobe with a sparse collection of clothes. Not surprising. She spent most of her time naked at work, relying on her long hair to cover what little it could.