Throughout the day, the concepts developed into advantages and disadvantages. There were just as many drawbacks as advantages. Each of them made a point, and I found it difficult to forget any of them. I would be able to observe what was going on if I attended, which was advantageous. That was a con because if we continued to make physical contact, it would violate the school's code of conduct.

Cadic wasn't aware of my situation, but I had said to him that I was considering returning to the Manor. If something were to occur, I would need him at my side. Evidently, he was still there. Although I didn't...