"I was waiting for that... Sure hope it didn't wake the neighbours! Or Yuki, though I doubt that," Aria spoke with a smug grin on her face. Serena was surprisingly quiet and gentle in hauling the man upstairs late at night, but as with most nights, Aria was having trouble sleeping and opened an eye to watch. It was a strange sight to behold, but kind of adorable?

"Mornin', lover." Aria teased, "You're looking flustered!"

Meanwhile upstairs, the young miko had indeed shot awake at the sound of Serena's scream! Fearing the worst, she bravely prepared to face any kind of for that might threaten the woman who'd saved her! Looking downstairs, she noticed an injured Cronic, his face... burned red? Aria was just out of sight. The girl ran into Serena's room then, icy spells ready to cast, "Miss Serena?"