Just then, Alia stepped through the door.
Her lips were curved up in a satisfied smile as she looked at him.
''You did a great job,'' she said. ''I can see why Westridge wanted you there.''
Theo nodded once.
''Thank you.''
She opened the door, gesturing for him to follow.
Theo did so without another thought.
As the two walked up the same stairs again, Alia turned to him.
''So, the water affinity, huh,'' she said, her voice soft. ''Having Elise as your mentor also makes sense.''
Theo tilted his head slightly.
''You know her well?''
Alia smiled and nodded.
''We used to be in the same class.''
She chuckled slightly.
''That cold bi— princess used to be quite the handful.''
Theo raised an eyebrow, having clearly heard the slip in her tongue.
Now… he couldn't help but be curious.
''What did she do?'' he asked, climbing the stairs.
Clearing her throat, an awkward smile appeared on Alia's face.
