Roxana stood before Lucas, her fiery aura radiating around her, giving off the unmistakable intensity of her newfound power. A playful smirk curled at the edges of her lips as she tilted her head, locking eyes with him.
"So," she began, her voice teasing, "now that I'm stronger, is there anything fun lined up for us? Or are we just going to stand around?"
Lucas raised an eyebrow, momentarily caught off guard. "You're a top elder at Celestial Academy now, aren't you?" he asked, his tone laced with confusion. "Shouldn't you be… I don't know, handling important business? Leading?"
Roxana rolled her eyes and shrugged, her expression shifting to one of utter boredom. "Please. I'm not really cut out for the whole 'dutiful elder' routine. Besides, there are already plenty of other elders there who can handle all that."
