"You should get home now. You need rest," Ryan suddenly said after Louis had stabilized a bit.
Louis hesitated. "But what about the application?"
Ryan waved him off. "You needn't worry. We would've come to you anyway. Just go home. You need to protect your sister too."
Louis exhaled, nodding. "You're right. I'll get going then."
Ryan smirked slightly, raising his hand in a casual gesture. "May the Lord be with you, brethren."
Louis simply nodded before turning away, limping slightly as he headed home. Ryan stood there, watching his retreating figure with a thoughtful smile.
"To last that long against a high-level Lust demon like Alhazel... this kid..." Ryan muttered, amusement and curiosity flickering in his eyes.
...
Louis lay on his bed, exhausted but unable to sleep. Ellie was curled up next to him, her head resting on his stomach as she played a game on his phone, completely immersed. The soft glow of the screen illuminated her face, her brows furrowed in focus.
