Kai stood still, staring at the big man who came out of the building. His face looked cheerful.
"Hey, you're still here?"
Kai quickly stood and bowed politely. Deep down, he was happy to see another person there.
The big man looked at him for a moment before speaking. "My name's Bram. What's your name? I've never seen you before. You said you just arrived today, right? Did you come from far away?" he asked, sounding surprised to see a student in the summer.
Kai glanced up, then lowered his head again. Sylas had told him not to mention his name here, worried they might have bad intentions toward him. Kai didn't know what harm the prince's name could bring, but he would obey.
"I'm Kai," he replied simply. He didn't add anything else.
Bram waited for more, but the boy gave no sign of answering his other questions. Finally, Bram just laughed.
"What a unique name." Bram walked past him with long strides, then waved for Kai to follow.
