"Perfect!" Lopt clapped once.
He glanced around and took a step forward, motioning for them to follow. "Come on, let's take the scenic route."
They didn't head to the usual sparring grounds or the Training Hall. Instead, Lopt led them down a hidden pathway just west of the first year dormitories, one they hadn't used before. Lopt activated it using the torch as a switch, opening a small passageway that was barely noticeable if someone doesn't look at the wall with such intent.
The walls felt closer, the air cooler, and the silence between the occasional drip of water made the tunnel feel endless.
"Where are we going?" Aiden asked.
Lopt turned his head slightly, his grin visible in the dim torchlight. "Somewhere better."
"Better how?"
Lopt chuckled, his voice dropping into a sing-song tone. "Less people. Less rules. More fun."
"You mean less witnesses?" Aiden asked, smirking.
