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Alexa smiled a bit when Ataro reassured her that he could stay with her.
"Well... I have been pretty lonely..."
Alexa was silent for a bit, debating whether or not to tell him the truth about herself.
'Don't tell that guy anything, Lexy.'
'Huh?! Oh... Eradicator.'
'I'm serious... Don't say anything.'
'Jealous.'
'I am not. What do I need to be jealous of this insomniac for anyway?'
'Please, just go away for now...'
'Tch, very well. Besides, those kills were incredibly satisfying~'
Alexa had decided to tell him half of the truth.
"Do... Do you know how I said I was okay with being alone? That's because I've been alone for ten years now. My family had burned to death ten years ago. It was an accident that had left me devestated. I thought that by coming over to Heavenrend, I could be happy. But, turns out being homeless only drives in that you're all alone even more. I can't remember my last proper meal and I'm pretty sure my skin is always cold due to there being nowhere to sleep. I... I understand if you're disgusted with me now."
Alexa shyly turned away and looked out the window to the night sky.

Arata made it home okay. His abusive father was out of the house so that meant he could be safe for now. After changing into pajamas, he thought back to Ayano, Ataro and Alexa.
'I'll talk to them tomorrow...'
With that resolution, he fell into a dreamless sleep.