Departure

"Well, I'll be off now. Jared… you take care of yourself, okay?"

I smiled at Neron and nodded.

We didn't need many words to communicate whatever we had in our respective heads.

There was bound to be some 'funny business' that would occur in his absence, mostly having to do with whatever penalty I would be getting from the higher-ups.

In the few days I had gotten to know my dear teacher, it was evident to me that he was similar to me in many aspects—which included thought faculties as well. He must have also suspected a few things on his own.

"You should take care of yourself too." I returned his words, watching as he turned his back and began leaving.

"Sure."

In a flash—no, faster than that—Neron vanished from my sight. The evening wind howled as my outfit was soaked in the chilly breeze, causing it to tingle my tired body.

"Huu… looks like he was right. I should rest a bit…" My smile showed hints of exhaustion and I collapsed to the ground.

>THUMP<