Privately speaking to Mary Ann after she had made the post on the Network, Benjiro had volunteered to keep watch without the need for lodging. It would be very convenient for him after all. He could simply walk down the street back to his home once the window of time the moon should be an influence had closed. It didn’t hurt his personal schedule is flexible and leans into the late hours.

Benjiro is settled on the floor with his phone in front of the couch when he hears the knocking at the latch. The metallic sound is clear and a localized cue that means she has a clear head. He stands and walks over with silent steps to lift the dresser in order to set it aside with a quiet thump. Best not to make noise dragging it after he noticed a suspicious look from Mary Ann’s daughter when he came over.

Crouching to lift the door open, he offers her a hand with a pleased smile and a hushed congratulations, “Looks like you’re in the clear.”