Draven stood up, continuing his thoughts.
*By then, I won't look like a ten-year-old anymore. Heh.*
"The meal was nice. If you'll excuse me, I'll take my leave."
His mother looked at him.
"Darling, your hair is growing out again. Come, let me give you a quick haircut."
"Oh, I didn't even realize. But maybe later, Mom. I promise I'll come find you."
Draven walked toward the door and opened it.
"I'll take my leave. See you later, Mother and Father."
He walked out of the dining room, with Lyriana and Aldric following behind him.
As he walked down the hallway with both hands in his pockets, Draven thought,
*Now that I've filled my belly, what am I going to do next? Should I go to the library? Naaaaah. Maybe I should just take a nap since there's nothing else to do.*
He continued walking, with Aldric and Lyriana following closely behind.
*Or should I just go back and get that haircut from Mom? Oh, yeah! It just crossed my mind. I should probably practice using the bow.*
"Hey, Liliana."
Lyriana, hearing him, replied, "Forgive me, Young Master, but I believe you meant Lyriana."
*Oh, I thought I got it right. Guess not. But the names sound so similar.*
"Right, Lyriana. Please go to my room and bring me my bow."
"Understood, Young Master. I'll return with it shortly."
She quickly disappeared.
Aldric, walking behind Draven, thought,
*She's really taking this job seriously. If we hadn't made a Blood Oath, I would've thought she actually liked being his maid.*
Draven continued walking with both hands in his pockets before speaking again.
"Hey, dude, what's your name?"
Aldric was taken aback.
*He's asking for my name? How should I reply? I guess I should answer like a servant would.*
"Your Highness, my name is Aldric," he replied.
Draven thought,
*Aldric? What the hell kind of name is Aldric? Why can't it be something like Drake, Richard, or maybe Justin?*
Aldric continued, "And I am at your command."
Draven scoffed.
"Cut the crap, dude. I don't know what you two are trying to do, and I really don't care."
His voice turned cold.
"But if you try to fuck with me or my parents, I'll make sure to kill you both."