For everyone, the intermission felt dragged out. The crowd was eager to see the finals between two unexpected seeds. Many nobles were anxious to see what would happen next and how the Institute would feel with two phenomenal talents coming out of nowhere. Those connected to Oli or with a newfound understanding of his skills were waiting in anticipation for what he would try in the final match.
While Lizbeth led Hurman around during her final errands, the dean and professors took a moment to visit their final combatants.
Though Burt was surrounded by nobles trying to get to know him, the hosts could sense the hidden loneliness under the young man's smile. He never got too close to the nobles and he never let them know anything regarding his origin or background. Everything Burt jokingly said was more calculated than anyone gave him credit for. And the hosts each chuckled as they approached him, letting the nobles and businessmen part to clear a path.
