Reunion

Dilhan and Cali exited the academy, the bustling activity of the campus slowly fading behind them. As they walked down the cobblestone path, Cali leaned closer to Dilhan and whispered, her voice low, "Hey, who's that woman following us?"

Dilhan glanced over his shoulder and immediately recognized the figure. "Oh, that's Anna," he replied casually. "She's my maid."

Cali raised an eyebrow. "Your maid? Is she coming with us?"

Dilhan turned to Anna and asked, "Are you coming?"

Anna, with her unusual calm and composed demeanor, simply nodded. "Yes."

Dilhan turned back to Cali with a completely straight face. "Yes."

Cali blinked at the absurdity of the exchange. "That's it? No discussion? She just decides and you roll with it?"

Dilhan shrugged. "She's pretty stubborn. Beside with Thimoria attack, I will be blamed if I travel alone."