Princess

Kiara and Jenni were still there by the time they returned. Actually, they had ventured further into the barren field, on the path towards the trial grounds. A couple of soldiers were with them in a stoic getup, along with Kiara's bodyguard. He recognised a familiar face between the soldiers.

They had probably decided to head towards the trial grounds after Gale left them; it had been barely a quarter of an hour, so they hadn't moved too far on foot.

Gale landed before them with June, Sylvie's form casting a shadow over their heads as she descended. Cupcake once more flew from Kiara's arm to him. She purred as he ran a clumsy finger to brush her snow-white fur. 

"Where are you guys going?" June asked. "They are still testing the trial grounds to accept any entry."

"Professor," Kiara said, "we're looking for you."

"And you guys?" Gale turned to the soldiers.