For the rest of the meal, Annan did not glance at the chicken legs once.
Back in the classroom, Annan finished the last part of "Law Breaks the Sky." He could give it to the boys tomorrow.
On his way back, Annan splurged on a carriage. The gold coins in his Mage Robe pocket were weighing him down. At the Mansion, he took Martin to the restaurant downstairs and ordered him an Apples Pie and a plate piled high with chicken legs.
It was only meant as a reward for Martin, who had done nothing, but Annan unexpectedly spotted a familiar figure in a carriage passing along the street. She happened to meet his eyes, then stared at the plate of chicken legs behind the window.
What was Su Ni Prye doing here? Just passing by? And... there was no explaining this misunderstanding now.
After they ate, Annan sent Martin back first. He went to the shopping street to choose a Purse, only to run into Sienna Waters.
She was walking with a Girl in a gray robe, and the two seemed close. Annan had no intention of disturbing them, but Sienna Waters had other ideas. She waved to him in delight, then seemed to remember herself and adopted a ladylike manner as she led her companion over.
Compared to how she looked as a Girl at school, Sienna seemed a little more mature with her makeup on. She also wore a strong perfume. Judging by Annan's considerable... experience, she had probably sneaked some from an older relative. Such rich fragrances were usually worn by noblewomen.
Her companion was much plainer, with a purity like Evelyn's.
"Annan Reeves, what are you doing here?"
"I lost my Purse after I came to Siltovis..." Annan told her honestly.
"Have you found one