The feast roared on around them, the clinking of goblets and bursts of laughter filling the air.
The trio were still reeling from Lopt's surprise entrance when the Professor Mopsus slid into the empty seat beside them.
Or they thought it was Professor Mopsus.
At first glance, he looked like Professor Mopsus- beady-eyed and perpetually unimpressed. But as soon as he opened his mouth, it was obvious something was off.
"So," he drawled, resting his chin on his palm. "Was it really you three who turned the school blue?"
Aiden tensed slightly, exchanging glances with Adrian and Sevan.
"What makes you think it was us, Professor?" Adrian asked.
Professor Mopsus sighed dramatically, shaking his head.
"Oh, please, don't insult my intelligence. That was no amateur prank. That was artistry." He smirked, tilting his head. "And if anyone at this school would have the audacity to pull something like that off, well… you lot are at the top of my list."
