The warm morning sunlight poured through the expansive glass panes of the Academy's cafeteria, casting soft golden hues across the floors and elegant interior.
Brandon and Dhayun are sitting in a quiet corner of the café lounge, a place typically reserved for upper-ranked students or those with special permission.
It was a subtle privilege granted to him... being the Academy's only male etheric awakener came with its perks, after all.
Across from him, Dhayun sipped her tea from a tall porcelain cup.
The coffee she'd chosen was not just any coffee; it was an expensive one, ordered from the premium selection menu that only a handful of students dared to tap into.
With her legs casually crossed and one arm draped along the backrest of the chair, Dhayun took another long, indulgent sip.
"Mmm… perfect balance. Full-bodied flavor. Hints of dark chocolate and nutmeg," she muttered under her breath.
