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Nightmares, disturbing dreams filled with negativity. Those used to be Cheng’s faithful companions, but as time passed and he learned to manage his expectations of the world, they’d distanced themselves and found other people to prey upon. For example, Agent Sena.
Brows furrowed, lips trembling with words too quiet for him to hear, Cheng watched as cold sweat gathered on the woman’s forehead. Should he wake her? He deliberated, putting aside the novel he was reading to study her expression. Cheng preferred to not get too close to people when they were sleeping because there was always a chance they’d see his negative energy first and move before their brains had a chance to fully recognize him as an ally.
“Go away...” Muttered the young woman. Her fingers had curled into fists and she was clenching them tight until her knuckles turned white.
Cheng sighed, his mind made up. “Hey,” he called out quietly, planting a hand on Agent Sena’s shoulder and giving it a light shake. “Wake up, you-”
Annnnnnd then she tried to knife him.
The fact he was fully expecting the attack due to past experiences meant he dodged back with ease, and her knife sliced through cold air instead of his neck. “It’s me,” he said, keeping his voice level and non-threatening. “Agent Castle. Demon, but not a threat. You are at the agency, and all is well.” Other than capturing her knife wielding hand by the wrist to prevent further accidental attacks, Cheng did not risk further movements. “If you are awake enough, I can let go.”
