Heiren was about to enter the kitchen, but abruptly halted as the sound of the front door opening captured his attention.
He turned his head towards the entrance, curiosity piqued by the unexpected arrival because it was a little early for anyone to be back just yet.
Coco's weary form staggered through the doorway, her body heavy with fatigue and the aches of battle earlier.
However, her spirits lifted when she spotted Heiren which caused her face to light up in greeting. "Heiren! Hello! Good evening—"
She started to greet him, but her words were cut off mid-sentence as her foot caught on something causing her to trip forward, stumbling a short moment before catching herself. "Woah!"
Heiren's eyes widened in alarm as he saw the small stone-like object, just below knee height, suddenly spring to life and deliberately trip Coco.
Its red eyes, filled with a malicious intent, glared up at Coco, who had stumbled forward, catching herself just in time.
