He wobbled for few moments before his balance returned. She stood back and smiled again. "My name is Cassiopeia, what's yours, Guardian?" Tristan." I'... pleased to meet you, Tristan," she continued.Tristan smiled back. "Not half as pleased as I am to meet you, Cassiopeia. I thought my time had run out."Cassiopeia nodded, "What's your mission Guardian?" Have you contacted the other AIs yet?" Tristan asked."No, I was waiting for you to wake. I didn't want to do anything until I knew what you were. The past year had been a whirlwind. She and Sumire had decided to marry but with no legal option, they did the next best thing— adult adoption. Eriko's mother had been thrilled to add a daughter to her family, although she still hinted at wanting grandkids.But that winter, things had gone downhill. Sumire’s job at the pottery studio down by the port had started making her work overtime, leaving less time for them. Shortly thereafter, her mother went for a routine checkup only to find she had. She’d just won Restaurant of the Year from the city, and I promised to hang a copy in my office alongside the awards I’d won over the years.A couple of young guys followed me in but I paid them no attention. Her prices were reasonable enough for most all to eat there and it was always a mixed crowd. I didn’t realize anything was wrong until I heard a gasp from her hostess. A shotgun boomed.I turned slowly, glad Sandy was in the kitchen. There were two of them early twenties or late teens. You. We had common bathrooms for boys and girls in the hostel. Both boys and girls were living in the same building but on different floors. If you are from the institute, you can recognize the institute.Well, one fine morning, I got up early because of heavy assignments. I went to the bathroom to take a shower on my floor. As usual, after I took the shower, I came out wrapping a towel around my body. I saw 1 guy coming out of washroom in a towel too. He needed to go to washroom urgently so came to.