"You're heading to Militeia?" Geoffrey asked. Not that he's eavesdropping but they didn't notice his presence as they were too absorbed in their topic.
Serena did not think that it would matter for him to know so she nodded her head in admission. "Yes, I will be staying there for a couple of weeks during the summer."
"I see." For a second, he thought of joining her, but he knew that his responsibilities won't let him. "I hope you'll enjoy your vacation. When are you leaving? Perhaps I can send you off."
"I'll be leaving on the 20th. However, there's no need to send me as my parents would do so." She declined politely.
Geoffrey just smiled as he nodded his head, then he handed her dance card back.
"I hope you'll find this satisfactory."
Serena accepted it and thanked him. Since the program was about to begin, Geoffrey excused himself and did not wait for her to open it. He tuned to acknowledge her friends then smiled at Serena again. Then, he left.
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