After paying for their meals, Ezra and Lucy quietly left the restaurant, while Cyrus settled his own bill before following behind them.
As they stepped away, Ezra casually glanced over his shoulder.
Vera and Diane had already taken over the table they had just vacated. A waitress stood beside them with an excited smile, eagerly writing down their orders. Judging by the way the young staff member tried to remain composed while serving the two young ladies, it was obvious she recognized exactly who they were.
Ezra only looked for a brief moment before withdrawing his gaze.
The three continued walking through the Club Mix Arena.
The lively atmosphere that had filled the academy throughout the afternoon was slowly beginning to settle.
The sun had already started sinking toward the horizon, painting the distant buildings in shades of orange and gold. Long shadows stretched across the stone walkways as students gradually left one club after another.
