Back in his room, he searched for Nova.
However, he found no trace of the ethereal beauty or her cat.
'She probably slept at her friend's place.'
Not minding it and understanding she couldn't stay indoors twenty-four-seven when he trained, he retrieved a piece of chalk from his pouch. With it, he drew symbols on the table to inform her about his absence.
With a last glance at the empty room, he pushed the door and blurred under the rising sunlight. The misty wind howled in his ears as he crossed the clean village streets, a hand securing his hat. Then, dust rose in his wake on the road. Finally, he reached the mage guarding the academy's portal.
They locked eyes for a second, tension palpable in the air before a snort resounded.
"Student card and reason for leaving."
A smirk stretched his lips. Besides the teachers, the rest of the staff seemed to hate him.
'Probably Moira's doing,' he thought, retrieving his golden card.
