Friends and Foes

A few days before, the day after Jaegar left the academy, nestled within the charming town near the academy, within the intimate confines of an inn, a curious scene unfolded. 

Outside, the rain seemed to be pouring constantly for several hours, casting a melancholic atmosphere over the quaint streets. Inside the inn, however, a warm glow emanated from the crackling fireplace.

In a cosy nook by the crackling fireplace, two figures were engaged in a fervent exchange of words, their discussion weaving through the air like smoke rising from the embers. 

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The tranquil ambience of the inn was momentarily interrupted by the arrival of a third individual, making a distinctive entrance—Jeanine, her presence marked by the soft click of the door shutting behind her. 

Lorcan, positioned nearby with a congenial countenance, acknowledged her arrival with a warm smile and offered his cordial salutations, breaking the hush that had settled in the room.