As they settled into the wagon for the evening's travel, Yomi found himself impressed by the merchant's foresight in preparing for dangerous journeys. Cushioned benches that converted to sleeping areas, a well-stocked food chest, and even a small library of books for entertainment during long journeys. It was luxury compared to their recent travels.
Thomas proved to be an unexpected source of information, his privileged upbringing having exposed him to exactly the kind of knowledge Yomi needed. "I actually attended Astralux Academy for a year," the boy said with a mixture of pride and embarrassment. "Didn't work out, unfortunately. No backer to help with the advanced courses, and I didn't have the natural talent to attract one on my own."
"What's the structure like?" Lirien asked, genuinely curious. "The academy, I mean."
