121 Aceline

Dusk set in, the academy boomed with noise and activity. The hospital, on the contrary, remained stagnant and quiet. Most of the participants were admitted due to grave injuries. Mainly the Starlight duo, they took a beating from Azer and Paige. Speaking of those two, they were sent off earlier than expected – Paige healed both her and her friend; perks of being an adventurer. Huon and Rosalinda were taken to their homes instead – their father insisted. The smell of alcohol and sterile hallways – Staxius didn't miss those at all.

  "Where am I?" a voice whispered, the eyes slowly opened. A figure sat right beside her, a figure that she remembered, Eira awoke. Staxius had remained in her room despite Jona asking him to leave. The man was adamant about being the first his daughter saw. "f-father?" she spoke with a feeble tone, "don't strain yourself," he replied and patted her forehead. "I'm glad you're doing well," a smile shone.