"You're here."
Conrad glanced to his side when Maxen suddenly came into the garden where Conrad was idling after dinner. Maxen dragged the metal garden chair, sitting next to Conrad.
"I left some documents to Assistant Warren," said Maxen as soon as he sat down, using work as the icebreaker between them. "I told him I'd be busy for a while."
"I also told him you'd be busy and not to bother you." Conrad peeled his eyes away from Maxen, resting his leg over the other. "How was school?"
"Not bad. Though I must admit, I had a hard time focusing today."
"Because of the meeting last night?"
"Mhm." Maxen rocked his head, gazing at the sprinkles ahead. "I really hope he will stick to his words and leave me alone."
"It's a small world, but Rocco is the type of person who sticks to his words."
Maxen glanced at Conrad's side profile. "It's really a small world."
