With those words, Senior Oracle Owl saw no reason to say anything more. He settled back into his own previous meditation, leaving the youths to their own devices.
Gladius, Arianna, and Lyra traded glances among themselves before shrugging in unison. While it would have been nice to learn more from Senior Oracle Owl, the Sage Mind Art presented such a fantastical mystery to unravel that it would undoubtedly consume all of their time and focus.
"Shall we get going?" Lyra asked with a smile, her eyes twinkling with excitement at the prospect of delving deeper into their newfound art.
Arianna clapped her hands together eagerly, her entire being radiating enthusiasm. "I can't wait any longer. We have great days ahead of us!"
"Indeed..." Gladius nodded slowly, his expression remaining calm on the surface.
But internally, he found himself taking a moment to marvel at the incredible turn his life had taken.
