Third Person's POV
After saying those words, Aurelia quietly walked toward the large stone fountain standing at the center of the square before taking a seat upon its smooth edge.
The crystal-clear water continued flowing peacefully from the sculpted ice phoenix perched above it, its gentle splashing sounding almost soothing amidst the noisy crowd surrounding the academy gates.
She silently stared into the distance.
Her beautiful emerald eyes seemed focused upon the bustling square before her, yet in reality, her thoughts had long wandered elsewhere.
Eleanor remained standing where she was.
She didn't immediately respond to Aurelia's heartfelt request.
Instead, she quietly looked at the young girl with a complicated expression.
A faint frown gradually formed upon her elegant face, while concern quietly surfaced within her pale-blue eyes.
She couldn't help wondering what Aurelia had truly meant by those words.
