Atticus tapped on his artifact, sending a message to each of the Ravenstein youths, asking them to gather in the mansion's living room.
Within a few minutes, everyone had left whatever they were doing and gathered at the designated location, each gazing at Atticus and waiting for him to speak.
Atticus found saying goodbye to the other Ravenstein youths quite easier compared to the others. Although they had all expressed their sadness, with Nate immediately breaking down in tears and holding Atticus's leg, determined to stop him from leaving.
Atticus spent a little time with them, assuring each of them that they'd meet after the academy and that they had nothing to worry about.
Afterward, Atticus walked out with Lucas after finally being able to get Nate off his back. The first few seconds of the walk were quiet, with neither of them speaking.
"Look after Aurora. It might take a few days before she recovers," Atticus said.
