Time passed quickly, and the escort brought Marius's family to the lounge where Seth typically rested. Having guided them, he knocked on the door a few times, but as he didn't hear a reply, he had concluded that Seth had more than likely taken a walk.
"I'm terribly sorry, I didn't know that the instructor had gone out. It seems I was a bit silly; he likely heard the commotion and has probably gone over to greet his Miss Juliana. Please wait a moment; I shall bring news of your arrival to him."
After saying such words, the escort hurriedly left the lounge towards the central square, leaving behind everyone else.
Marius looked around at the fine carpet that rested below a series of simple-looking table and furniture, a faint smile formed on his face as he spoke, "It seems our friend here is a man who likes the simple things; he reminds me of that old man..."