Raegar followed behind the three gossiping girls as the Northern Owl Baldur joined him. The bird landed on his shoulder before hooting. He glanced at the creature, nodding. ''Yes, they do get along, it's better than some friend groups I've heard about.''
The creature didn't reply and started watching the surroundings as Dominique appeared beside him. ''We're five minutes away from the auction house, are you sure you want to buy a fairy? They're peculiar beings.''
''I do,'' he answered while dodging a passing family. ''I know it will cause trouble with the western noble, but what can they do? Complain to the headmistress?''
Dominique started laughing. ''Trouble always finds you. Just know, I have your back if it returns, and this time I'll be there if any more assassins appear,'' he said with a fierce smile.
