High on the balcony looking over the grand hall, Seris Lunaria stood with her back against a pillar. Beside her, Sylvia was sipping a glass of wine. Her sharp eyes scanned the sea of students below.
"You aren't going down?" Sylvia asked quietly, not turning her head. "Cynthia has been running around all night with that draw box. She claims it builds unity among the classes."
"It's loud," Seris replied flatly. Her voice was barely louder than a whisper, completely empty of emotion. Her long black hair fell down her back like dark silk, framing her pale face.
Down on the main stage, Cynthia's voice echoed through the hall.
"Now, let me draw the next card!" Cynthia cheered, deep in her drawing game. She reached into the box and pulled out a card with a dramatic move. "From First-Year Class Ascendant, Primus Leo von Celestial!"
