High-speed trains in this era usually provided complimentary newspapers for the day, though the service differed depending on the class of seat.
In first class, the attendant would proactively ask whether passengers wanted a newspaper.
In second class, the attendant would inform passengers that there was a Newspaper Section in the dining car and could pick one up while passing by; otherwise, they would need to wait for a while or go get one themselves.
During their conversation, Matthias and Fabio had mentioned quite a few relevant newspapers.
Wizet simply took one copy of each newspaper, allowing him to compare them and determine whether Matthias had exaggerated anything.
On his way back to his seat, Wizet glanced to the side and saw Xenophilius asleep against the window with his arms folded across his chest, letting out faint snores.
The high-speed train ran smoothly, with hardly any noticeable jolting. Coupled with the gentle sunlight streaming in from outside, it really was easy to grow drowsy.
When he returned to his seat, Wizet saw Luna secretly stifle a yawn as well.
Leaning close to Luna's ear, Wizet asked, "Do you want to sleep for a bit too, like Mr. Lovegood? I'll wake you when we're almost at the station."
"You're so thoughtful..." Luna whispered back into Wizet's ear. Of course, she could hear the little ulterior motive behind his words.
A simple "Do you want to sleep?" would have been enough, yet Wizet had deliberately added that condition.
"Of course!" Wizet admitted with a smile, adding, "I'll listen carefully... No little sound will escape my ears!"
How could Luna fail to understand the little thought hidden within those words, "little sound"?
But how could she refuse Wizet?
So, she shifted slightly, gently pressed herself against Wizet's side, and softly rested her head