And common sense saves the day… but a little bit too late.
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail.
"I see that you are already awake, Um-Kageyama!" a deep voice suddenly announced, not helping the mage's already frayed nerves.
Ichiya stood in the doorway to the adjoining room. But there was no light beyond, and Kageyama could hardly see him even with the Sparkles' infernal glowing.
How long had Ichiya been standing there…? In the dark? …Watching him?
"Did you sleep well?" the older mage asked.
"Not really. It was too bright." Kageyama gestured vaguely at the Sparkles.
Ichiya gave him a strange look. "If their light bothered you, you could've just thrown a blanket over them."
…How the hell had that NOT occurred to him?!