"I'm sorry if I ask this too late," Mikail said as they walked far from home, "but… how exactly are we reaching Valthavn?"
Lynn and Hugo exchanged a glance. Lynn smiled faintly, while Hugo burst into laughter.
"What if I said we're going on foot?" Lynn asked lightly. "Would you complain?"
"No," Mikail shook his head. "I just want to know so I can prepare myself better. Like… carrying an umbrella before it rains, you know?"
"Kid," Hugo said once his laughter died down, "there is a faster way. That's how we came here in the first place. But if we use it now, what's the point? You're supposed to see the world, aren't you? If we just skip everything, you'll learn nothing. Better to enjoy the road. Besides, we're not in a rush"
"I see…" Mikail nodded. "That's a good point"
"Don't worry," Hugo added with a grin, "this journey's going to be exciting"
"Exciting how?"
