Gara turned around and found a familiar face from his class. He let out a quiet sigh of relief.
"You're here too, Jett."
They weren't particularly close, but having the gnome boy around meant Gara wouldn't feel completely out of place among the capital's elite.
"I'm just accompanying my uncle. He was invited by Chief Ambar," Jett replied.
"Your uncle?" Gara's eyes lit up. He instinctively leaned closer to Jett. "Where is he?"
"There." Jett pointed with his chin toward a group of people not far from them.
Among the group was a short, middle-aged man with pointed ears and a long beard. Gara immediately recognized him as Jett's uncle.
The man noticed someone watching him. He turned and found his nephew standing beside a young human boy with black hair who was smiling at him. He gave a brief nod in acknowledgment.
Meanwhile, Gara was so excited he unintentionally ignored Jett.
"Do you want me to call him over?" Jett asked, understanding perfectly.
