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A performance deserving of standing ovations
And who would have thought it'd be the two of us?
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"That's my offer, take it or leave it."
After setting the drink down on the table, you halted in place. You couldn't help but overhear an intriguing conversation.
Subtly, you turned your head, and your dark gaze flickered over to their table. Like a magnet, your attention was drawn to the two seated men. A large bag sat adjacent to one of them. Gold, you gathered. They had been here for a while.
It only took a few minutes into their conversation for you to decipher that the handsome one was a merchant or trader. Judging from the scene, and the looks on their faces, he had the wealthy man on the ropes. It was entertaining stuff.
Wiping down the nearby table, you tried as hard as you could to tune out the chatter of the other customers, and hone in on the two's conversation. Perhaps you could learn something.
Turning over in bed, you slowly drifted awake. Furrowing your brows, you sat up and gently held your temple.
That memory... why?
Unfortunately, you couldn't dwell on it. Grim's snoring was so loud you couldn't hear yourself think.
"Zzz... Mrah..." Grim was mumbling something in his sleep, but it was indecipherable.
Not a moment too soon, Ruggie strolled into the bedroom. He went over to Leona's bed. "Heya, g'morning! Leona, it's time to get up."
The hyena turned over and glanced over at you curiously. "Already up, (Y/N)?" He wasn't sure whether to peg you as a morning person or not yet.
Nodding, you poked Grim. The sounds had woken him up and he did some stretches before checking the clock on your phone. "Morning already...? It's only 6 AM, yanno...?" He grumbled.
Ruggie held his hands behind his head. "Savanaclaw Dorm does morning training for Magical Shift. Since you're staying here, you'll be joining us." He informed the two of you.
"Eh...? Morning training?" Grim was confused.
"We started doing it after the Tournament, you know?" Ruggie added.
"...Hmmm, shuddup.... Grruuugh." Leona grumbled from his bed. Trying to tune you all out, he pulled the covers over his head. He was going back to sleep.
Ruggie pouted with mild irritation. He does this every time. "Leona! Come on, don't go back to sleep!"
The hyena went over the side of the bed. He abruptly ripped the blankets off of Leona, exposing the sleeping lion to the bright sunny room. Surprisingly, Leona didn't budge, so Ruggie did the next best thing. Dragging him out of bed.
No, literally. Ruggie grabbed Leona by his ankle and pulled him off the bed. Sliding downwards, he hit the ground with a thud. You watched in disbelief as it happened.
Grim was just as bewildered by the sight. "Ruggie is supposed to be the underling but he just yanked Leona outta bed by his leg."
Both you and Grim were dumbfounded by what was going on. You were definitely seeing the two Savanaclaw students in a new light.
