Once all the introductions were done, the group slowly strolled across the academy field in the setting sun.

The evening light stretched everyone's shadows long across the grass.

Hera held Muse in her arms, walking side by side with Rosvisser at the front.

With her cheek nestled against Hera's shoulder, Muse used the sunlight to form the shadow of a dove with her fingers, casting it across the lawn.

Moon bounced along behind them, trying to catch the fluttering “dove.”

Noa kept close to her to make sure she didn’t fall while playing too hard.

Leon brought up the rear—clutching his jaw—