The following morning, the sun filtered softly through the academy windows, casting golden streaks across the hallways. Lira rose early, still feeling the warmth of rest and Fluffy's purr lingering in her mind. As she walked toward the meeting point, she spotted Maelin waiting, her expression bright and eager.
"Good morning, Lira!" Maelin called softly, her voice carrying a note of excitement. "Are you ready for classes today?"
Lira smiled, her own energy lifted by the morning light. "Yes, I feel ready," she replied. "I've got a lot to practice, but I'm… feeling more confident."
The two of them walked together toward their first classes, sharing quiet conversation about yesterday's training, the grove, and the delicate seedlings Lira had planted. Renkai and Thalanir were hidding at borders of forest, watching her with a mixture of amusement and interest.
