They walked side by side in silence at first. Their footsteps echoed softly on the floor. Merlin advanced with steady steps, head held high. Kaiser, hands in his pockets, kept pace without hurrying...
They soon reached the entrance to the Dawn faction's quarter. Two students in light armor stood guard on either side of the large door. As soon as they saw Merlin, they straightened up and brought their hands to their chests in salute. Their gazes then slid to Kaiser. Their brows furrowed slightly. Mistrust was plain on their faces, but neither spoke a word.
Merlin noticed the scene. A smirk appeared on her lips. She said nothing at the moment and kept walking.
After passing through the door, Merlin turned her head slightly toward him.
"It looks like they don't exactly hold you in high regard," she said in a calm voice.
"Yeah, looks like it," Kaiser replied vaguely. He shrugged, seeming completely indifferent.
