Once Javier arrived in front of his father's private room, he knocked and entered once his father's voice was heard.
He noticed his brothers standing in front of their father's desk, both hands clasped behind their backs in a posture of disciplined respect, their expressions serious and attentive.
He noticed his mother, Francesca, seated beside his father, her expression unusually solemn.
I wonder what this is about.
And why Marcellus and Cedric are standing like that.
But I bet this is serious.
Just by looking at how stern Father's face is, Alf's expression, and Erinette's calm but focused demeanor.
Even if I know they're always like this, this is the first time I've seen my mother showing that rare, serious expression.
"Hmm? Javier? Good." Garius rose from his seat, clasping his hands behind his back as he moved to stand before his sons. His posture radiated authority, composed and unyielding. "Now stand with your brothers."
