No More Places

"Hey, I hope you're not waiting for me for too long?" Fromund smiled widely, waving his hand at the girl.

The girl flinched, his harsh voice brought her out of her thoughts, then she gave a happy smile.

"Fromund! You've finally made it! Ah, I was beginning to worry that something happened to you on the way!" The girl's eyes shone as she placed a palm on her chest.

In response, Fromund shrugged.

"Hah, unlike you I live very far from the First Ring and the ninth wing isn't the most convenient part of this place."

The girl nodded slowly, smiling awkwardly.

"Well, anyway." Fromund walked over to her, placing a hand on her shoulder, "It's good to see you, Arayna."

Before Arayna could reply, three small shadows came at her from different directions.

"Ara, sister Ara!"