Acquaintance

He couldn't quite tell if she was dropping subtle hints or simply being a protective older sister. The newly locked interface on his profile made it frustratingly impossible to monitor her exact Affection percentage, forcing him to rely entirely on reading her body language.

"Mhm."

They stepped inside the house, and Silvia headed directly upstairs toward her bedroom.

"Hey, good morning, Clair," Carl greeted warmly as he walked into the dining area. He spotted Clair sitting at the large table, quietly enjoying her breakfast.

"Hmm... good morning," she murmured, giving him only a fleeting glance before focusing her attention right back on her plate.

"Are you still upset about what happened last night? I really am sorry about that," Carl said softly, pulling out a chair and sitting down directly across from her.