Leaving

 

"As I told you before, we'll be going to the Grand Magic Tower. I have registered over there, so we'll be presenting our results on the first day. We'll be the fourth pair, so we have time to prepare.

"You are smart, so I believe you will understand what you're supposed to do after watching the first three," explained Vivian.

Nathan nodded in understanding. "I have a question, though."

"What?"

"Why do you look so annoyed?" Nathan asked. Vivian's expression was dark and annoyed. It was as if she didn't like to go, even though she was fired up just a few days ago.

Vivian's eyebrows twitched. "Nothing. I'm just nervous."

Nathan smiled wryly. "Do you think you can fool me that way? Let me guess… Do you perhaps have a rival… I mean, an annoying rival over there? And he somehow takes part in that… or even earlier than us?"

Vivian's body shook. "Why can you see through everything? I'm annoyed!"