As time continued to pass, the night deepened.
Eleanor, noticing how late it was getting, gently guided Nathan toward one of the guest rooms so he could rest or sleep, depending on when Melissa returned.
Richard, however, remained in the living room, watching the news in hopes of hearing any further developments. But after a long while, nothing new was reported. With a tired sigh, he finally decided to call it a night.
Just as Eleanor and Richard were headed toward their bedroom—
A sudden flash of blue light filled the room.
Before either of them could react, UltSans and Melissa appeared right in front of them.
They were back.
UltSans looked around, his posture slightly sluggish, his tired gaze shifting between the two.
UltSans:"Uhm... Is it too late?"
Richard, arms crossed, raised a brow.
Richard:"I take it you two had... fun?"
Melissa, still leaning lazily against UltSans, tilted her head back with a smug smirk.
Melissa:"Oh, way too much~... I could tell you, but I wouldn't want to worry you two."
Eleanor's eyes lit up with intrigue.
Eleanor:"Cuenta, cuenta! Me darás nietos? ¿Cuántos? ¿Cuándo?"
UltSans groaned, rubbing his face.
UltSans:"We just... Okay, I'm way too tired to even think about this right now. I'll—I'll take my dinner and call it a night."
Without another word, he moved toward the dining table.
His plate was still untouched.
Raising a tired hand, UltSans opened his palm, conjuring a small flame that flickered just above his skin.
With a slow motion of his wrist, he heated his food, watching it steam before he started eating.
While UltSans focused on his meal, Eleanor sidled up beside Melissa, her curiosity far from satisfied.
Eleanor:"Y bien? ¿Qué tal lo hizo?"
Melissa grinned, stretching her arms.
Melissa:"Satisfactorio~. Un monstruo~, una bestia~, y casi interminable~."
Eleanor, clearly entertained, patted Melissa's stomach.
Eleanor:"Y te dejó satisfecha?"
Melissa placed her hands over Eleanor's, laughing softly.
Melissa:"Más que llena~."
Richard, who had been quiet until now, sighed.
Richard:"I hate to break up the fun, but it's getting late. Honey, you seem exhausted. Why don't you stay here for the night? We can talk in the morning."
Melissa nodded.
Melissa:"Alright, Dad."
With that, she started walking toward the stairs, Eleanor eagerly following behind her.
Their conversation continued at a rapid pace—Eleanor firing off quick questions, while Melissa responded just as fast.
As their voices drifted up the stairs, Richard simply shook his head.
UltSans, still eating, exhaled through his nose.
UltSans:"... I'm too tired for this."
Richard, already used to the chaos surrounding his daughter, patted his shoulder.
Richard:"Welcome to the family, kid."
With that, he turned toward his own room, leaving UltSans to finish his meal in peace.
After some time alone, UltSans continued eating, savoring his meal at a steady pace.
Once he finished, he stood up, stretched his arms, and quickly opened a portal.
Stepping through, the swirling energy closed behind him.
Now back in his own kitchen, he washed the dishes, putting everything away with methodical ease.
With nothing else to do, he teleported straight to his bedroom.
An Internal Struggle
Clara was still fast asleep.
UltSans paused at the doorway, staring at her peaceful form.
A conflict stirred in his mind.
Should he sleep next to Clara?
Find another place?
Or... maybe go to Melissa instead?
As the thoughts weighed on him, a shadowy presence shifted behind him.
Abyss slowly moved out of his back, its inky form rippling as it emerged.
Abyss:"Feeling refreshed?"
UltSans exhaled, shaking his head.
UltSans:"Fifty-fifty... It's just determination, not actual energy recovery."
Abyss' glowing eyes flickered.
Abyss:"... Can't decide again?"
UltSans:"What do you expect? I'm... passive. Alright?"
Abyss tilted its head.
Abyss:"Gods can't afford to be passive. But hey, a few hours of pure joy? You did well with her."
UltSans shifted uncomfortably.
UltSans:"Melissa's body... it made it easy to lose control. I let myself go, but... I think I was rougher than I should've been."
Abyss let out a low chuckle.
Abyss:"Are you kidding? You dominated her completely. Her expression said it all—pure euphoria. She definitely wanted more."
Abyss leaned closer, its voice dripping with amusement.
Abyss:"Now, go sleep with Clara. Flirt with her in the morning. See if she can outmatch Melissa or if she's just here for your emotional balance."
With that, Abyss slithered back inside UltSans, dissolving into his form.
UltSans stood still for a moment, thinking.
Then, with a quiet sigh, he moved to the bed.
Carefully, he slipped under the covers beside Clara, letting the exhaustion finally take over.
Tomorrow... he'd figure it out.