Ivan slept for an unusually long time at Roger's house. Roger had departed around 10:00 a.m. to attend a church of the goddess located a few streets away from his residence. He went there, confessed his sin, and received counselling. He returned four hours later to find Ivan still sleeping soundly on the sofa.
He sighed and muttered, "What exactly did you do yesterday?"
Ivan awoke an hour before midnight. As soon as his eyes fluttered open, he saw Roger seated opposite him, scrutinising him with a worried expression. Roger sighed in palpable relief and dropped his phone onto the seat beside him.
"Dude, you scared me." Roger's persistent throbbing headache finally eased.
Ivan felt his senses were remarkably sharper. He could discern it was night by sensing the distinct coolness of the air.
"Is this truly night-time? Did I sleep for too long?" Ivan asked, doubting his accurate perception.
