Maelor got up from the bed and looked at his sister. "It's time for me to leave now. As I said, don't worry—I've spoken to Father, and I'll take you with me soon. We're going to live in a different city."
She just nodded, her eyes flickering back and forth between her brother, the swirling blue portal above his head, and Damian standing nearby.
"Hey," Damian greeted her as their eyes met.
"Uhm, nice to meet you, Sir Morph Vialist…" she said awkwardly. Damian just nodded.
Maelor hugged his little sister, then he and Damian walked into the waygate, arriving back at the academy. Once they were back in the training room with only their friends around, Damian asked, "Everything okay there?"
"Yes," Maelor answered. "Lord Landshark seems to have switched sides to the Empire, so she won't end up as bride anytime soon. But I don't think she'll be safe there for long…"
Damian nodded. "And the war?"
