The nearly empty auditorium where Miss Hatiora conducted her training sessions did raise certain questions. Of the people in the lower ranks, only three showed up, and Waylis and Toad seemed to Leyla to be smarter than one might think given their rank. Where had the others gone? Were they spending all their time training, in anticipation of the tournament and in light of the events of the past month? Perhaps there were advantages to such a small and quiet group – one could calmly focus on studying without fear that someone's whispering would distract them.
— Ixora, I wanted to ask you something, — Leyla asked her neighbor as they returned to their room, — if my eye catches something that could decorate the interior of our dwelling, can I use your part of the wall to place this "something"? Of course, as long as you don't decide that you need the wall for other purposes. After all, a comfortably furnished room can put you in the right mood.
— You can die anytime, so feel free, Leyla. — Not being sure that the meaning of what she said was fully understood, she added. — I don't mind.
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-- M. I knew many people who would not mind a pilgrimage to the holy city.
-- Don't you want to study together? As they say, in order for the Father to give you a fish, you must first... cast a fishing rod, — he looks expectantly at Michaella.
Another emotionless answer.