Seemingly out of nowhere, Arthur approached X, wrapping his hand around his shoulder. “I’m sorry,” He said while slurring his words, leaning ever so slightly on the table.

“You’re drunk, everyone’s sorry for something when they’re drunk,” X retorted.

“I shouldn’t have attacked you back then. You are an amazing demon hunter, I know that. I just couldn’t fathom the possibility of a demon being a good person,” Arthur explained while getting teary-eyed.

“Whoa, whoa, no need to cry about it,” X raised both of his hands, “Honestly, I shouldn’t have provoked you either. I just thought that you attacked me because you were following the orders of your contracted angel. You see, me and Excalibur’s previous host had a bit of a falling out,” X explained while scratching his head.

“You mean you fought Arthur Raymond?!” Calvin screamed out in shock.

“He killed Arthur Raymond,” Joseph added, clearing his throat.

“I didn’t know,” Arthur stuttered. “I can’t really converse with Excalibur yet.”

“You’ll get there eventually, but when you do, be sure to keep whatever you learn about me to yourself,” X said while looking down at the ground, “You’re a good kid, I think I’ll come over to teach you a few things one of these days,” X smiled.

Arthur smiled back, before immediately throwing up onto the ground.

“Hey, what the hell are you doing?!” the bartender shouted, waving his fist at the rowdy demon hunters.

“I think that’s our cue to leave,” Joseph grabbed X by the shoulder, nudging him towards the exit as the two laughed gleefully.

The group hastily ran outside. Maddie picked up Arthur, Victor helped Dalas and X threw exuberant amounts of credits at the bartender in order to appease his anger.

“So, what’s the plan now?” X asked as the group stood outside the bar.

“I think that’s enough for today, boss,” Calvin stated with a sad look.

“Yeah, I have to take this kid home.” Maddie pointed at Arthur, who was barely conscious.

“I have to sober up a little, or I won’t be able to shoot for shit tomorrow,” Jeb said while lighting his cigarette.

“Come on guys, the night is still young!” X exclaimed.

“Sorry X, I have work tomorrow,” Joseph shook his head.

“Yeah, us too. Dalas had a few too many,” Victor stated as he slowly waddled towards the distance, carrying his partner on his shoulder.

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X looked up at the murky night sky. No stars were visible. A strange sense of nostalgia filled him up from the inside. An emotion that appeared so integral to his being, yet he himself was made uncomfortable by it.

“I’m still here,” Rebeca smiled, cracking open a can of beer.

“Hell yeah! Just like in the good old days!” X shouted with a great deal of excitement.

Rebeca and X spent the next couple of hours wandering around the city. Laughing and engaging in speculative conversations about everything and nothing at the same time, things that had nothing to do with their daily lives and the roles they played. Then, in the now, they two could be their true selves, two drunk idiots messing around the city at 3 am.

Eventually, the two made it on to a rooftop of a tall building climbing up on the fire escape ladder. They sat down, staring at the sky, drinking their last cans of beer.

“Look, it’s clearing up,” Rebeca said with a certain gleam in her eyes, “Isn’t it beautiful?”

“Yeah, the stars are pretty nice,” X stated.

“No, I mean the moon. It’s almost full!” Rebeca looked up with a captivated expression solely focused on the night sky.

“I guess so,” X stumbled, “Hey, remember when we first met?” he said, diverting the conversation.

“I sure do,” Rebeca shook her head, shifting her attention, “I honestly didn’t know what to make of you. You would break everything I gave you. You were loud and confrontational and appeared to be hostile for no reason.”

“You sure you’re not talking about yourself?” X smirked.

“Ha ha, very funny,” Rebeca frowned, “But you know, as much as you hate to admit it, you do have a softer side. The way you take care of your team, the way you teach and nurture them, makes me a little jealous,” Rebeca smiled.

“I know,” X stood up, “Well, I think it’s about time for us to roll. I’ll get you home.”

“We still have to climb back down,” Rebeca sighed.

“If you can keep a secret…” X remarked, repeatedly dragging the soles of his feet against the ground.

“We’re gonna jump off, aren’t we?” Rebeca grabbed the top of her head with her right hand.

“You don’t sound surprised,” X smirked while extending his hand to Rebeca.

“I knew,” Rebeca grabbed on as an anxious smile took root on her face.

As the two slowly approached the edge of the building, a vista of the city opened up before them.

“You do this often?” Rebeca asked in a nervous tone, clutching tightly to X’s side.

“Every Friday,” X replied as he launched the two of them off the side of the building.

Rebeca began screaming violently as the two twirled around in midair. She looked up at X only to see his bored expression. The city below the two slowly expanded, getting ever-closer like a gaping maw with the toothy skyline of tall buildings that eventually swallowed them whole. The pair safely landed on the ground, with Rebeca held tightly in X’s arms.

X put her down, climbed on top of a motorcycle and calmly said, “Get on. I’ll take you home.”

The drive was short, far shorter than the two had expected. Rebeca made sure to hold on tightly to X’s back throughout the ride, felling his heart beat along with the warmth of his body.

Eventually, the pair reached Rebeca’s apartment. X escorted her to the door and said, “It was fun. We should do this more often!”

“I didn’t know you rode,” Rebeca remarked while laughing.

“Yeah, I didn’t either, the thing’s not mine,” he smirked, scratching his head.

“You know,” Rebeca stumbled, “You can stay the night here if you want.” she blushed ever so slightly.

X’s eyes widened. In truth, he had known about Rebeca’s feelings for quite some time but never expected her to come forward.

“I don’t think this would lead anywhere the two of us wouldn’t regret in the near future,” X said with a serious expression, “And plus, I still have to take care of my daughter.”

X put his hand on top of Rebeca’s head, “Good night, scaredy cat,” X smirked before leaving Rebeca alone, standing speechless in the middle of the night.