**EVENING: LYRA'S ROOM**

"Hey," Thora exclaimed as soon as Lyra stepped into the room.

"Where have you been?" Thora inquired, but then her gaze fell on Lyra's outfit.

"Wait... Is that Morace's hoodie?" Rowan shouted with enthusiasm.

"You were with him this whole time? I was just worried for nothing," Thora murmured.

"Like I didn't warn you not to," Rowan retorted, rolling her eyes.

"Now spill all the details," the two girls insisted, pulling her toward the bed.

"What do you want to know?" Lyra asked.

Suddenly, a knock interrupted their conversation.

"Who is it?" Thora called out. "Hey, Liet..."

"Hi Thora," Liet replied, looking for Lyra.

"Oh... Liet," Lyra...