Shard didn't stay long at Rose Manor. After breakfast, he bid farewell to the ladies of the House of Cavendish and returned to the Green Lake Hotel with Mia.
Pushing open the door to the hotel and pondering what to do for the day, he immediately noticed in the corner of the first floor, Luviya, Priest Augustus, Dorothy, and Dr. Schneider sitting together around a table.
The table, originally pushed against the wall, was moved out to create space for seating. Luviya and Dorothy were sitting on one side, facing Priest Augustus and Dr. Schneider, so Shard took a seat opposite the two girls.
The five of them greeted each other naturally, as if they were still in Tobesk. Each with their own secrets, pretending it was just like any other time:
"It's a really strange feeling to see everyone gathered here outside of Tobesk."
Shard commented, placing the well-fed cat on his lap.
The doctor put down the newspaper in his hand and nodded:
