Purpose

As Leo stepped out of Faye's room, his hair slightly tousled and a subtle smirk lingering on his face, the last thing he expected was to run into Professor David.

The professor was headed towards his dorm room after finishing his lecture, his expression neutral—until his gaze landed on Leo.

"Skyshard?"

David's voice carried a note of surprise, his eyes flickering from Leo's disheveled appearance to the door he had just stepped out of.

Leo could almost see the gears turning in the professor's mind, piecing together an entirely incorrect scenario.

However, he met his gaze nonetheless.

"Professor." Leo said, as he walked past him, entirely ignoring the tension hanging in the air.

But as he brushed past, he could swear he heard David curse under his breath.

Leo didn't need to read minds to know what the professor was thinking.