"To the city?" The mushrooms in Ren's hair pulsed with renewed interest.
"It's traditional after the tournament," Liu explained, his night bat perched on his head. "A small break before the next semester begins. They give us eight hours to go out or receive visitors."
Ren hadn't known this. But his parents wouldn't have been able to come anyway, having to work.
"I know someone who could manage the shipment," Liora continued, bringing him back to the present. "She's a merchant who works for my family. I believe I can ask her for a favor."
"I would appreciate that very much," Ren responded sincerely.
"Then it's decided," Liora concluded with a smile. "We'll meet tomorrow at the main entrance first thing in the morning to go to the city together."
Ren noticed that Luna was still avoiding his gaze, her hand clutching something in her pocket.
"Are you coming tomorrow?" Liora asked Larissa.
