There were two people in the room.
I was already somewhat familiar with the Cardinal from the Church of Oracleus as he sat on one of the seats, his expression hazy as he looked at me. I paid him no mind and looked towards the young man who sat at the end of the table, his expression at ease.
"....."
My steps paused as I looked at him.
Something about that smile of his... It just felt so irritating to stare at.
The emotions I had barely managed to keep under control nearly exploded all at once in that moment. Bust just barely... just barely, I managed to maintain my composure as I sat down on the opposite end.
At the same time, I turned my attention towards the Cardinal, who merely smiled and stood up before walking up towards the guard who had escorted me all the way here.
"Please lead me to another room. I'll let these two talk."
"...Understood."
Given his position, the guard had no choice but to obey, leaving with the Cardinal and closing the door behind him.
