Chapter 34: I have other ‘Firsts’ (1) *
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Caius heard Delia entering her sister’s office but whatever that was about and would be discussed was not his concern.
He had his student map in hand and used it as an ever-trusty guide until he was standing in front of Arlette’s office door. School was likely ending soon and he knew he only had a few minutes before guards from his family’s estate arrived in a carriage to ferry him home.
He walked into the office, closing the door behind himself.
Arlette wasn’t seated at her desk. She was standing in front of one of the many bookshelves in her office, reading across their spines like she was searching for something. Every book was academic, and with the notes she had littered all over her desk, Caius had a feeling she had been in the middle of planning her lessons.
"Well, look who finally showed up," Arlette said with a little knowing smile without turning once to look at him,
"Word around the ’Staff Room’ is that you’ve had an eventful day."
The ’Staff Room’ at Lochxen was not actually a room. It was a network between Professor Offices where they could socialize and even share drinks. Virtually of course. Gossip was commonplace and the Professors were always sharing details about their classes just for the fun of it.
The ’Staff Room’ being a virtual space was meant to give the Professors their privacy and space to do their jobs while also having the freedom to tap into the most juicy news of the day.
Caius walked around Arlette’s desk and sat in her chair. When he leaned back, the chair’s back reclined to accommodate him.
"Ahh," he let out in a tired voice as he raised one leg onto the desk and closed his eyes, "What did you hear?"