Kendric guided the team to their dinner venue: a massive hall carved directly into the heart of a mountain. The space buzzed with activity. Thousands of teenagers milled about, their numbers swelling as more streamed in. The hall resonated with a cacophony of sounds – metal clanging against metal, the clatter of ceramics, and a rising tide of voices that made conversation a near impossibility.
"Hey, Alastor!" Arthur's voice cut through the din. Alastor turned to find Arthur pointing across the hall.
"Over there," Arthur said.
Following Arthur's gesture, Alastor spotted Marcus and Kayla already seated at a table tucked away in a corner.
"Let's go," Arthur murmured, leading the way.
As they approached, Marcus and Kayla greeted them with wide smiles.
"Hey, guys," Arthur said as they reached the table.
"Hey," Marcus and Kayla replied in unison.
"Where's Katherine? Have you seen her?" Arthur asked, glancing around.