A breeze sweeping across the grounds of the University of Veyra carried a crisp, bite-edged chill, rustling the golden leaves scattered along the stone pathways.
Near the central courtyard of the campus, Aliya Rivers leaned back against a painted bench, her knees pulled slightly toward her chest as she scrolled through her phone. Sitting right beside her, Fancy was staring intently at the digital screen of her own device, her eyes wide with a mix of shock and utter disbelief.
Though its only been a day since the explosive market moves earlier in the week, the news cycle across Veyra remained thoroughly dominated by a single name: Jake Rivers.
