Around when it passed eight we were waiting for Hilbyid in front of Nifa Inn, but he did not show himself.
Yesterday we had definitely promised to meet at eight, but there was no sign of him coming down. Erika and I looked at each other and tilted our heads.
Hilbyid is not the type to break a promise. Something must have happened. I guessed that and told Rinelle and Micon and Scon to head to the academy first.
They could have waited with us, but I judged it would be bad if they noticed Hilbyid is a woman.
If everyone is late together someone might guess oddly, and as long as I cannot declare that will not happen this is best.
If we are late Hilbyid will take care… and she is kind one way or another, right?
I asked Hiero, who said from today she would guard beside me, to see the three of them safely to the academy. She accepted readily.
I promised to meet Hiero at the academy and saw off the four of them walking toward it.
