The doors slid open with a soft hiss, and Jian Ci and Yu Xi stepped into the corridor side by side, their ceremonial uniforms catching the light like polished armor. The air around them shifted.
They were majestic, composed and untouchable. They moved with the ease of those who had nothing left to prove, their presence commanding without effort.
Down the hallway, a group of junior guides assigned to assist with the graduation ceremony, had been chattering excitedly, hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary seniors. The moment they saw the pair, their voices faltered into gasps and giggles.
One particularly bold young man couldn't help himself. "Seniors, you look… so handsome!"
Jian Ci grinned, draping an arm around Yu Xi's shoulder with casual intimacy. "Tell me," he said, eyes twinkling, "who is more good-looking between us?"
The young man's face turned crimson. "Y-you are both good-looking," he stammered, voice cracking with nerves. "Really good-looking…"
