"Thanks." I gave him a wide smile, feeling relieved that I could go to sleep. At least it was still early in the night and I'd be able to get enough rest before Celestia had to head to Aslan.
"You’re welcome. You did an excellent job with Arielle. Looks like she can stay in that form for a while without draining you significantly. Will be a good advantage in battle," Magnor praised.
"I'm glad. I tried really hard this time. The books you gave us helped tremendously. Thank you once again for the gifts and please tell Father and Mother thank you," I replied, wanting to make sure I showed my appreciation and thanks.
This would be the last night I'd get to see Magnor for a while. I already missed our training sessions and his annoying taunts. I blinked back tears, feeling the heartache of missing the person who raised me and loved me for who I was.
He sighed, sitting down on the edge of the bed and wiping away a tear that rolled down my cheek.
"I'll miss you," I whispered, more tears rolling down my cheek.
"It's not like you'll never see me again, Sia. You and Celestia can call me whenever. If I'm abroad, I'll inform you through a magic letter." He continued to wipe away my tears.
I slowly sat up, outstretching my arms. He grinned and his expression softened, pulling me into a hug.
We didn't share moments like this often. Magnor was strict and didn't like showing his soft side often, but whenever I was depressed or sick he always lowered those walls, making sure to comfort me.
"I'll miss you too. You're going to do great and make lots of friends," he soothed.
"Friends my foot. But I'll try just to make you happy," I replied.
He chuckled, pulling back to gaze into my eyes. "No boys."
"Oh c'mon. I'm twenty-four!" I countered.
"So?"
"What do you mean, so? What if I get put in an all guys dorm?" I argued.
"Why would they put one girl in a dorm filled with guys?" he asked.
"It's in the guide. It’s a random placement based on your team," I replied, recalling the summary notes Celestia had written for me to review. Sure, we shared the same body and it was better for me to do my own research, but her notes made it faster. She was the brains and I was the badass. But we could swap either way, if I wasn't being lazy of course.
"You're not going to be put in a dorm of men. That's illogical," he huffed.
I grinned. "Awww. You don't want us coming back with a man wrapped around our arm, asking for your blessing?" I joked.
He had a sour expression on his face, which made me giggle.
"No, I take it back. I'll bring two. One for me and one for Celestia," I continued.
"I won't approve it," he grumbled, his silver orbs showed his displeasure regarding the topic.
"Bru-ree?" Arielle asked, tilting her head.
"You’re right, Arielle. I'll bring six guys! Three for me and three for Celestia. It would be perfect."
"I'll just murder them all," he said under his breath.
I gawked at him. Arielle dropped onto the bed and looked up at him in shock.
"What?"
"Bru?"
"You should be sleeping. Go to sleep." He flicked my forehead.
"Ow! Abuse." I rubbed the area.