TAHLIA~ “Is there a problem?" His voice carried a touch of concern, though his expression remained somewhat enigmatic, giving little away. I struggled to comprehend my own reaction, taken aback by the sudden surge of uncertainty that had made me step back. Perhaps it was because I hadn't interacted with him one-on-one since the time I was brought into this room. Perhaps. “No, there's no problem," I replied, attempting to steady myself yet my voice came out a bit shaky, betraying my inner conflict. "If it's up to you, I'll leave it here." He gestured towards the small bottle he had brought and then placed it gently on the nearby table. His gaze lingered on me for a while, "You should apply it before going to bed." Even though I'm a bit cautious, his consideration surprised me and som