Being trounced once again turned Hyrlan's attention away from Pong as she looked at Joshua and Sir Weissenasche walk out of the room.
"Joshua, is your discussion done? Ciri... you should come with me to the academy, then."
Hyrlan still underestimated Ciri's "favorable disposition" toward Joshua, plus Joshua had already reminded them that the talk could take some time before he entered the room.
So, Hyrlan was going to take Ciri back to the academy to try to salvage her student status. However, Ciri stuck fast by the door and refused to budge.
It was as if Ciri would die the moment she strayed a little too far away from Joshua.
That was a fact only Ciri and Joshua knew. Until now, Ciri had yet to find a good opportunity to explain her relationship with Joshua to Hyrlan.
Fortunately, the theater's hospitality for its guests was top-notch. Coupled with the charm of Pong, Ciri managed to distract Hyrlan's attention.
