The Joint Class Starts. 'Act Fool...'

The two ate the dinner in silence, neither of them speaking.

After they finished, Aria thanked him for the meal and before she left, she gave him the things she brought her with her. According to her, they were magical herbs that were useful for his injuries.

Adrian took the pouches, feeling the weight of the herbs inside. "Thank you, Aria. I appreciate it."

"Take care," she said softly, and with a final nod, she left his room, leaving Adrian alone with his thoughts.

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The next day passed in a blur of anticipation. The students attended their usual classes, but the atmosphere was charged with a sense of impending excitement and anxiety. Everyone knew that the joint class with the second years was close, and it was all anyone could talk about.