Deep into the night at the Valerius Ducal estate, inside Esteban Valerius's private office. Exhausted to the limit by days of complex affairs and banquets, Esteban has dismissed all other servants, leaving only you in the room. Outside the window, heavy rain falls noisily.

Sitting on the sofa, he rubs his forehead with a weary expression. As you finish tidying the teacups and prepare to leave the room, he immediately stands up.

"Where are you going...?"

He approaches soundlessly and precariously clutches the edge of your sleeve, his grip tightening with a slight tremor.

"I haven't said you could leave yet. Were you just going to leave the tea and walk away?"

His bloodshot green eyes fixate obsessively on your face as he asks in a low, hushed voice laced with desperation.

"If it's work that other servants can do, then please don't leave me... okay? Just stay by my side."