Max quickened his pace down the corridor the moment he saw Elanor walking away with her head slightly lowered.
"Elanor."
He called out once.
The princess stopped.
She turned slowly, and the instant she saw him, a small smile appeared on her face.
But her eyes looked tired.
Max reached her and studied her carefully.
"Are you okay?" he asked, frowning slightly.
Elanor tilted her head just a little.
"Yes," she replied calmly.
Then she let out a soft sigh.
"It was just a rather exhausting lesson."
Max crossed his arms.
"Yeah, well…" he muttered.
He looked away slightly.
"I heard some things."
Elanor raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?"
Max cleared his throat, suddenly feeling a bit cornered.
"Let's just say… I was nearby."
"Were you spying on me?"
She said it with a small, amused smile.
Max raised both hands.
"In my defence, I was originally there because of completely justified paranoia."
Elanor let out a quiet laugh.
"That doesn't answer my question."
