The Calm and peaceful environment of dinner took multiple phases of transformation. There was some development talk, some questioning, some scolding too but very little eating. The Soothing Family time shifted to another phase.
Aurex tapped his fingers lightly against the table. Then he said, "...Your Academy classes start tomorrow, right?" Aurelion replied with a nod. "...That's great." Aurex said, then picked up a glass of water. "... So, I guess. You will be departing soon again." He continued. "Yes, Father." Aurelion said. Then, the family after having a wonderful time together went back to sleep.
It was Early Morning in the royal palace that day. Even before the sun had fully came out above the distant hills, the castle had already begun to work. Servants walked through the long corridors carrying trays and linens, guards rotated their posts along the marble halls, and the faint sound of preparation drifted through the inner wings of the palace.
