The soul of the Starfall Wizard lightly drifted out of the lounge, heading to the main control room to connect to the Magic Net.
The Alloy Gate silently slid shut, leaving only Clark, Viola, and Jeming, the three master and apprentice, in the room.
Almost the moment the door closed, Jeming keenly sensed a subtle yet definite change in the atmosphere of the room.
Not hostility or tension, but a sort of... tranquility.
A tranquility that follows the discussion of relatively "private" or "technical" matters and shifts towards more serious topics.
The air seemed to have grown heavier.
Jeming subconsciously straightened his back, his gaze inadvertently wandering to Professor Clark who was still leisurely sipping his hot drink, then glanced at Viola beside him.
Senior Sister Viola obviously noticed it too; the lively expression on her face due to teasing Starfall quickly gathered away, her brows slightly furrowed, her gaze becoming sharp and focused.
"Ahem."
