"We'll miss you, Seth," Raela said, her embrace a tight, almost bone-crushing one, or so Seth surmised.
Gathered in front of the cherished cafeteria, Seth, alongside his closest companions — Raela, Taro, and Liz — exchanged heartfelt farewells. Today marked Seth's departure day, and the weight of parting hung in the air.
In the last few days, and particularly in the dwindling hours leading up to this moment, they had clung to every shared moment, savoring their time together before Seth's journey called him away.
Just moments ago, they had concluded a meal together, an exquisite repast that unanimously ranked on par with the grand feasts hosted within the royal castle itself.