Eric stood outside, waiting, casually munching on a bag of chips with irritating nonchalance.
"So... any family? Got kids, maybe?" he asked, glancing sideways at the two guards.
As usual, they gave no reply. Eric didn't seem to mind this time.
"Take it from someone who does, don't," he said with an almost theatrical shake of the chip bag.
He paused, studying their faces for any reaction. Nothing. Still, he carried on, undeterred.
"Don't get me wrong, kids are amazing. The absolute best. I've got two. Both enrolled in the top mystic academy this continent has to offer," he said, puffing his chest with pride.
He grinned broadly. "Eldora Institute. One got in at sixteen, the other at fifteen. Can you believe that?" he asked, biting into another chip.
It was easy to note, that he brought up the kids matter for no other reason aside to gloat.
No response? That struck a nerve. Not a serious one at least.
