"So, this is where she's been." A deep sigh escaped Byleth's lips.

Annette was usually very punctual, which is why it had concerned Byleth so when he discovered that his student had seemingly skipped her kitchen duty altogether. So, as any good professor would, he went searching for her.

A tip from Mercedes had led him to the library where, much to his relief, he found her. She was slumped over a table, snoring softly into an open book.

"That does not look very comfortable." The ethereal voice of Sothis chimed in his head. Byleth couldn't help but agree.

"She must have dozed off while studying." Byleth whispered, not wanting to awaken the sleeping girl.

"Yes, most likely," Sothis replied. She then added, "She is quite cute when she sleeps, is she not?"

"Be quiet."

Despite his response, Byleth couldn't help but agree with her second statement as well.

The next morning, Annette quickly realized upon waking up that someone had raised her head and placed a pillow beneath it. She would have assumed it to be from one of the library staff if not for the long dark coat draped over her shoulders.

"Oh, Professor…" She thought warmly, wrapping herself even more snugly in the familiar garment.