The next morning arrived quietly.
Unlike the excitement surrounding the presentations from the previous day, today's work began almost immediately.
Once Ezra woke up, he freshened himself up without wasting much time before getting dressed and leaving for the Ashcraft Research and Development Facility located deep within the Ashenlocke Estate.
Lucy couldn't accompany him.
The research facility was one of the Family's most restricted locations, and entry required an official invitation approved by Ashcraft itself.
Besides...
She had her own responsibilities waiting for her.
Because of all the traveling and preparations surrounding Ezra's inventions, Lucy had missed several of the Maid Academy lessons she was required to attend.
After collecting a temporary pass from the servants' office...
She now had to retake every class she had missed.
The two separated early that morning.
One headed toward research.
The other returned to training.
