It was a Monday evening as you pulled into the driveway of your small house in the suburbs. Work had been difficult.
With a sigh, you grabbed the grocery bag full of KD packages and a box of Timbits - all of these things you had bought at Kronii's request - and entered your home.
The couch was empty today. An unfinished bag of blueberries lay on the table in front of it, and some were even strewn about on the couch itself.
You ventured to the kitchen to sort out your groceries. The first thing you noticed was a small stack of unwashed plates and utensils in the sink.
Then you saw the uncovered leftovers sitting on the kitchen counter.
You didn't want to call out for Kronii. This was her usual streaming time after all, and you didn't want to interrupt.
Frustrated, you cleaned everything - the blueberries on the couch, the unwashed dishes, the leftovers. You stepped outside to take out the trash and get some air.
When you returned, you found Kronii in the kitchen happily eating some Timbits.
So she hadn't been streaming after all. Or doing much of anything, really.
At this point, you were beyond irritated as she finally noticed your presence.
"Kroniich-"
You stormed past her wordlessly to your room. Exhausted, you fell into the comfort of your bed and quickly fell asleep.
Your alarm woke you from your peaceful slumber. The side of the bed next to you was empty.
Kronii had probably fallen asleep in her streaming room again.
You washed up and made your way to the kitchen. At the dining table in front of you was a fresh plate of pancakes and a sloppily written note on the side.
"How about we go out for dinner together after you finish work?"
You smiled. The Warden of Time wasn't perfect. But she was perfect enough for you.