Veronica's smile didn't reach her eyes. "The Aegis Prime secondary placement begins Thursday. Director Chen will be personally overseeing your orientation. She's expressed significant interest in your... unique capabilities."
"Everyone seems interested in my capabilities lately."
"You killed an A-Rank entity as a first-year. You survived a Black Gate. You won a national tournament against prodigies who've been training since childhood. Interest is the natural response." Veronica set down her fork with the careful control of someone who practiced even the smallest movements. "The question is whether that interest will be beneficial or dangerous."
Reyna made a sound. Small. Almost subliminal. A warning directed at her sister.
