"So you'll be a part of the Royalty Faction!?" Serene asked, her eyes wide with excitement as she neatly folded clothes and placed them into drawers.
The two of them were settling into a private residence on the Academy grounds, a benefit granted to the wealthy.
Luka sat on a chair by the window, inspecting his bow. He ran a finger along the string, checking its tension, making sure everything felt right.
"Yeah," he replied casually. "That's all the talk was. Nothing too interesting."
In truth, Serene had been dying to know what was discussed in that private meeting with the Second Princess, but Luka had remained tight-lipped until now.
He wanted to wait until they were in a secure environment before saying anything.
"That's perfect!" Serene beamed, spinning around with her hands clasped together.
"The Lord himself is part of the Royalty Faction too! So it's good you two won't be on opposite sides!"
Luka closed one eye, lifting the bow to eye level and aiming it out of habit.
