It had been a few days since Rowena arrived in the city, and Cassian initially thought he'd be occupied with her for quite some time. However, to his surprise, he was free within a day. The prospect excited him—he could finally return to his routine with Katherine and Lucy.
But Laureen's unexpected arrival had changed things. First, Cassian found himself unable to sleep in the same room as Lucy anymore; his space had been taken over by Laureen. On top of that, Katherine had grown busier than before, leaving little time for their usual routines.
To make matters worse, Cassian couldn't secure a room at the Beacon of Knowledge due to a shortage of available spaces. As a result, he was currently staying outside in the city with Julius, who had offered him a place to stay.
