Three Spheres

Chapter 52 - Letter

The dormitory issue was easily resolved. The Parvus have been redistributed so that no one is left alone. Amadeo was the only one not included in the process (it's hard for anyone to share a room with a sleepwalker). In addition, seals were placed on each door to increase protection. Fortunately, no new "attacks" occurred. Nayla said that Johan got a curse from the Midnight City, and it probably lifted the night before.

And time passes.

As superior in charge, Amadeo was responsible for dealing with the paper mountain that included receipts, reports, devolutives, etc. Only a few times he or Arthur consulted Johan to confirm certain information. However, he didn't remember to mention the swamp caves and tunnels or the mysterious person he saw after the battle. After all, he didn't knew Amadeo forgot, and... no one really asked.

_ Finally free from the paperwork, Amadeo? _ Deodoro asks, with his typical gentle smile _ That's all in a day's work!

_ Agh! _ The blonde stretches _ I'll never write a letter again in my life! _ He rotates and massages his wrist.

_ This is definitely a difficult request to fulfill. _ Deodoro laughs _ However, I need to change the subject. _ His smile becomes sadder _ About your attendance in the Ágora...

_ I know. Fortescue wants me to do the opening ceremony. She said that Yomi will be there too and already gave me the script. _ He shrugs.

_ In fact, she entrusted me another duty. _ He makes an instant of silence while delivering a small book to the boy_ She wants you to do the Aristourgima, act III, flavian style.

Amadeo frowns, surprised, and desperate. The words clog in his throat. He hesitates to even touch the book. Deodoro concludes:

_ We have just about 1 month to prepare you. Start studying the basics as soon as possible and, tomorrow, we start the practices. _ He sighs, but soon tries to smile again _ I already asked Johan to help us with possible technical obstacles in the choreography.

_ Mrs. Hotak! _ A young Priestess enters the meeting room, where Nayla and Emília discuss about a schedule _ Some letters have arrived!

The two women turn to the young gal, and Nayla thanks her, receiving two envelopes. One of them, made of gray paper, is addressed to her; the other, pink and with a flower branch on the seal, bears the name of Dijana. The Priestess says goodbye, still with a letter to deliver.

_ A secret admirer...? _ Emília says, covering her mouth with the hands to forge surprise.

_ If so, hopefully, it'll come with their will! _ Nayla replies, opening her letter.

She quickly looks over the contents; Emília spies: "Prima-Ordinis Major Ranger, Nayla Lorrayne Hotak, you are invited to attend the Ecclesia Annual Internal Reform Conference, which will take place during this year's Ágora, as a representative of the Albam Republic Working Group. We look forward to your contribution to improving our institution". Nayla narrows her eyes:

_ My Queen, didn't we agree that you were going to the Ágora...?

_ Yeah, but I don't wanna go more. I sent my refusal about 2 days ago. _ Emília admires her well-made nails.

Nayla gets up, pushing the table away. She mumbles grim curses as she leaves the room and heads for the shed in the courtyard. On the way, she sees Deodoro and Amadeo discussing something, in a frenzy. She thinks it's been a long time since she last saw her Baby Paragon wearing the regular Parvus training tank tops. Just ahead, she sees Johan exchanging blows with the Veneficus Katia, while other colleagues watch. "He looks bored... Yeah, buddy, after almost dying on a mission, nothing else feels exciting!", she thinks.