They reached the Warp Gate leading outside the academy, where their chaperons were waiting for them. The girls would bring along their parents while Lith had asked to Marchioness Distar and Count Lark to be his escort.
Raaz and Elina were too busy with the newborn Aran, plus they were completely oblivious to Court etiquette. Bringing them along would be like inviting disaster to dinner.
"Thank you so much, dear Lith." Count Lark didn't seem to have aged a day. His black suit was brand new and so was the silk string preventing him losing his black rimmed monocle which kept jumping out of his eye socket from excitement.
"I've never attended a Royal Graduation ceremony before. I can never thank you enough for giving me this opportunity."
"Don't mention it, old friend." Lith replied. "If it wasn't for you, I would have never attended an academy. I'm glad to have you by my side today and to be able to call someone like you a friend.
