Scouting in Enemy Territory (1)
Quinlan woke up right as the morning sun came up. He was getting used to waking up at a predetermined time now, compared to his time in the academy, where he slept whenever he could, but mostly after a few days of no sleep.
"Hnnngg~!"
After a short stretch, he removed his usual training clothes and exchanged them with a set that was easier to move in and less conspicuous. It was a plain white robe and ku pants of the same color. It was a little boyish compared to his usual attire, but he felt more relaxed wearing it.
"Yinuo?" Xiyadie's voice echoed from beyond the crystal door. "It seems like Lady Moon and Sister Mei are still not here. Shall we go to the dining hall together?"
Although Xiyadie looked all excited and such, Quinlan could only shake his head with a wry smile. "Sorry, Xiyadie. But I won't be going to the main peak today. I have some business to attend to."