4
Nobody was waiting for me at the portal exit, thankfully, because it would make me uncomfortable. But when I came into the dining room, lunch had already been served, and everybody was sitting. I sat at my spot, beside Pops, in front of my aunt and uncle, with the Leila to my right.
"How was your first school day, Amy?" Pops asked as he took out the chair, helping me seat.
"Good," I said. "Long. I still struggle with Magical Structures. But then, I just started learning it, so it makes sense. I might need some help tonight with the reading."
"Sure," Pops said. "Although it might be better to ask Azzie for help. He's much better at math than I am."
"You can ask me questions anytime," uncle Azzie nodded.
"Now that everybody is at the table," Pops said, "we can start eating. Azzie, ca
