It was nearly dawn when Drai suddenly jolted awake from his bed. His drowsiness instantly went away as he activated Nova Flux and turned to the rattle that had just interrupted his slumber.
Under his vigilant gaze, the bedroom windows swung open, revealing a figure he hadn't seen for a while.
"Morning, sunshine," Max greeted with a slight grin while waving his hand. His usual hobo look could no longer be found, as he was now properly groomed and was draped in a fancy night robe.
Upon realizing the intruder's identity, Drai sighed in relief and immediately dissipated his aura, leaving the surroundings dark once more. He then checked his comm before blurting, "What the hell are you doing this early?"
"Meeting you, of course," Max said as he climbed onto the window sill and settled there. "I've heard the news. You're leaving for the army today, right?"
