The snow fell slowly, piling up on their heads, but for Riley, it felt like time was moving way too fast.
It had only been a day since he returned to the academy, and yet the winter break ceremony was already just a few days away.
"Are you going back to your hometown, Riley?"
Seo's soft, emotionless voice broke the silence.
She walked beside him, her red eyes quietly locked onto his right hand, like it was the most natural thing in the world.
The two of them made their way through the lively streets of the commercial district, with eyes flickering toward them from almost every corner.
Riley had gotten used to it by now and didn't bother paying it any mind.
"Well... I'm not sure yet," Riley said, his breath coming out in faint puffs of white.
"Why...?" Seo asked, her voice just as calm.
"Because of certain complications," he replied, a little vague.
"Hm… aren't you planning on going back with your little sister?"
She tilted her head slightly, still staring at his hand.
