Lloyd had already set up the study aid, Intense Concentration, in his office. Once he was free of Jenkins's constant muttering, he quickly entered a state of learning, his eyes fixed on the black-and-white Spiral Tower as he began to absorb knowledge from the Veto Saint.
He sat cross-legged on the grass and soon entered that state of Self-forgetfulness, clearing his mind of all distractions. He studied with such focus and dedication that he automatically filtered out the panel notifications that occasionally sounded in his ear.
Before he knew it, his gaze was no longer focused solely on the white part of the Spiral Tower. It now also encompassed the dizzying gray sections.
He also failed to notice a pair of invisible, slender hands gently embracing him from behind. One arm wrapped around his chest and the other hand caressed the back of his own. They even stroked his cheek from time to time in a very intimate gesture.
