Kyle pushed open the heavy door of Vice Principal Seris's office. For a brief second, he hesitated before stepping out.
Should he call it Vice Principal Seris' office… or his Master's office?
The question hovered in his mind, but he didn't let it linger. He shoved his hands deeper into his pants pockets and stepped into the corridor, his pace slow and thoughtful.
The hallway outside was quiet, the soft footsteps of students echoing faintly from afar. He didn't look back.
His mind was already wandering as he started walking toward the Instructor Quarters he shared with Aurelia.
It would've been a lie to say her offer hadn't surprised him.
Seris had offered to teach him. She hadn't just nodded and given formal instructions.
She had gone further, taken him under her wing, asked about his training, and given him advice.
