277 Eira's choice

 "Mom, look," the girl scurried over to her parents. Rather than being, that's cute, the expression changed. Staxius stared off into the distance, the wind blew – they were at a loss for words. What he had said, though simple upon first look, had a very deep meaning. 

 "Majesty," in came a butler, "-Students from Year Two of Claireville academy have arrived," with a bow, he left.

 "We should go greet the guest of honors," nervously, Gallienne smiled and left with Piers. 

 "See you later," voiced Silvester as he locked arms with Sophie and headed out, Meriel followed behind. Her big eyes kept on admiring the ornament.

The atmosphere changed, "-what happened?" he turned and asked, Adete flew to stand on his shoulder, even the lady had put on formal attire.