The Empire of Reimia (3)

Romeo nodded silently. After the recent announcement made by the emperor, Romeo seemed somewhat detached and not quite himself. He was quiet and rarely engaged in conversations with anyone, as if burdened by heavy thoughts. It was quite possible that Azarina simply took him out for a walk to get some fresh air and distract him.
— Yes," Azarina replied, "it's strange to meet you here. Perhaps the capital isn't as small as it seems to one person.

— Yes, probably. Although the amphitheater is, uh, a rather popular place, so nothing surprising. —Moriner paused for a moment, trying to think of a way to steer the conversation. —And I, too, unexpectedly started to enjoy coming here; it's a great distraction from the daily grind and, well, the latest news... —He scratched the back of his head guiltily, hesitant to continue. —All of this is, of course, very exciting and worrying, perhaps even more so for you, as someone more knowledgeable in these matters... But I want to say that I hope everything turns out not to be as serious as it seems and that things will improve soon.