Lunchtime could easily be the best moment of an academy day, especially when the meals were prepared by the finest cooks in all of Sancta Vedelia, designed to please the greatest nobles and their progeny.
"It's really spacious," Annabelle remarked, looking around the bustling cafeteria.
"Well, with the first years, second years, and third years, it gets quite crowded," I replied, scanning the room for an isolated table.
I noticed Victor sitting alone with Selene, much like John and Amelia at another table. Celes, Cylien, and Elizabeth were seated together, with Sephira joining them. I had expected Sirius to be with Sephira, but she was chatting with Cain, who looked bored. Given the recent events, it was wise not to leave Cain alone.
