A Vespertine Haunting [Cian|Leah]
[Numel Inn gardens, Monday morning]
Cian wandered across a stepping stone path through one of the artfully arranged onsen gardens. A few lanterns were still lit, giving him a uniquely peaceful feeling as the sun just began to rise. His Gastly trailed behind him, barely visible in the dim light. For some reason, Spectre had been unwilling to leave his side during this whole trip--even if it meant getting up to wander around at dawn. Cian wouldn't normally be up so early, but he couldn't seem to stay asleep after sleeping half the day. It seemed it was possible to get too much rest.
He wasn't sure where he was going, but he found a picturesque end to the path marked by a small stone bench surrounded by well-groomed plants, mossy statuettes, and fountain fixtures. It seemed like a good enough destination. He took a seat on the bench and looked up, only to see that the rising sun was obscured by trees. Oh well.
Satisfied that Cian seemed to have settled down, Spectre took to exploring the area. He soundlessly drifted around the garden, peering around trees, startling wild Taillow from their perches, making his way further from Cian as he headed up the path to examine a small shrine off to one side.