Dreamless Creatures

"Oh, you are early." 

Sarcasm was drenched and soaked heavily in the tone. 

"I am always on time," Caleb shrugged his shoulder. 

He leaned against the door frame and crossed his arms in front of his chest. Across from him was Hiroshige, sitting on the ground with his loyal sword just right beside him. 

He looked around and frowned, wondering why Caleb had chosen such a place to meet up. The plaster on the wall was blackened and scorched. The room they were in had a single bed and chairs, or what used to be them, were strewn about.

"A fire?" Hiroshige muttered to himself. 

"This used to be a lab," Caleb explained. "Well, hospital first, then a lab."

Hiroshige hummed. No wonder there was a bed out of nowhere. 

"It started on the ground floor of the lab. It quickly grew out of control and destroyed the building and most everyone inside. Only the lower levels were spared. Hence, here we are."