I looked at him briefly and, after a few moments without saying another word, I politely took my leave. After all, the person in front of me was another nobleman, and it wasn't worth making an enemy there. What kind of fool would I be?
In the end, I wasn't very interested in other people anyway.
—If you'll excuse me, I must continue on my way —I said finally, and I turned around to walk away.
—Wait —called Cecil, in a tone that mixed curiosity with sudden urgency.
I stopped and turned, not in haste.
—If you're headed in that direction then… you're bound for Riesenhart, right? If you like, we could bring you along. There's space in the carriage.
—Miss… —murmured Aria, the short-haired escort, a clear note of concern in her voice.
—It's alright, Aria —said Cecil, cutting off any protest.
I stared at her, trying to discern her intentions, but... I shook my head gently; that simply was not my path.
