Lord El-Melloi II couldn't have been happier. Roman's enthusiasm for the game. No one else understood it, understood that sometimes you got so involved you ran late, even cared about the mere idea of sitting back for a while and just playing video games. Roman wasn't a kindered spirit exactly, but he...he was someone that given time, would be easier to relate to than most magi.

But Marisbilly and Lev were important people in their own rights, and their needs and time demands of the young doctor would always come first. As Roman apologized, Lord El-Melloi II responded by holding out a hand.

"I'll keep it in mind. If you have any downtime again, you're free to stop by."

Chaldea might remain another mage secret. That particular ending would not shock Lord El-Melloi II. But fate finds a way...