Daniel’s face filled the mirror. “You okay, Knight? Dillain told us what happened.”
“Yeah, Lenore is having me test out the magic sentient defense idea. I’ll keep you and the others posted about how it goes.”
“Sounds good. Also, for the record, if you need any help or a partner on one of your upcoming quests, let me know. I get worried about you going on constant missions these days.”
“Oh, Daniel,” I teased. “Are you feeling left out?”
He huffed. “No, I just want to support you in any way I can. Is that so wrong?”
I smiled. “No,” I said warmly. “There’s nothing wrong with that at all.”
I entered the bustling school foyer and stuck to the edges to avoid running into classmates. The plush, fuschia staircase beckoned me to responsibility.
“Well, I gotta go. Homework to do. Sorry again
