After the abrupt visit to the Arcadius manor, Michael returned to his dorm room only to see Melody and Rudy anxiously waiting for him in the lounge area. He felt a sense of warmth rise up upon seeing their obvious care for his wellbeing.
He dutifully explained the situation, glossing over the part where he'd almost been forced to stay at the manor against his will under the guise of protection. Thankfully, the mention of their new tutoring lessons was enough of a distraction that they didn't react.
Melody reacted the most positively to the news, whereas Rudy looked like he had swallowed a lemon. It was obvious that he was not happy with the idea of even more lessons—even if it was for something as necessary as spellcrafting.
Their biggest surprise was when he mentioned the tracking spell that the headmaster had cast on his emblem. The fact that the man had done so meant he was serious about protecting Michael, giving them some reassurance.
