Chapter 72.3 - Moving Pieces

Emily continued to sit in front of the changing room, her hands clasped together, lost in the echo of Astron's words. His advice had struck a chord within her, making her ponder the decisions she needed to make. The bustling sounds of students changing around her seemed distant as her thoughts consumed her.

"Pride is useless once the regret of not making one's decisions comes over. Doing what you know you need to do is the most important, regardless of how you may be perceived," she mumbled to herself, contemplating the weight behind those words. Astron's eyes, purple and piercing, held a depth she hadn't noticed before as if they harbored knowledge about something more.

Frustration built up within her.

"What does he know about me? Just because he somehow got his grades up or beat me, does he think he knows everything?" She mumbled.