After returning from the imperial palace, Vyan felt the need to cleanse himself of its suffocating negativity. He quickly sank into a warm soak in the healing water, hoping it would wash away not just the grime, but the pretentious air of nobility that clung to him.
Just making small talk with Jade in the hallway had drained his energy faster than a leaky potion bottle. He had even ended up promising to share a cup of tea with her during the upcoming monster hunt.
Tea with the she-devil herself! As if he needed another reason to detest this upcoming insufferable event.
"I need some serious catharsis," he muttered to himself, getting ready in a simple pair of gray bishop shirt and black slacks.
After putting on his high-knee boots, he wrapped a black cloak over his shoulders and made his way to the stable.
