The cafeteria of Velkaris Academy was alive with sound.
Trafalgar stepped inside with Zafira at his side. Dozens of eyes followed them for a moment before turning back to their own meals. It wasn't every day that two members of the Eight Great Families walked in together, or even walked into an academy cafeteria.
They collected simple food—bread, stew, and steaming cups of coffee—before settling at a quieter table near the tall arched windows. Sunlight spilled over the polished wood, making the moment feel oddly normal.
Zafira stirred her drink slowly, her curved horns catching the light. "Humans are so noisy," she said, glancing at the crowded hall.
Trafalgar smirked. "And demons are quiet, I suppose?"
Her lips curved faintly. "Hm, I think so actually."
