Once they managed to greet each other and exchange pleasantries Oscar announced that dinner had been served. As usual, in good time. Darius had never had any idea how the majordomo did it and admired in him this ability of timing and foresight. They sat at the table in exceptionally good spirits, and the conversation during the meal was unusually relaxed. Even the often silent Draco spoke up throwing in the occasional short anecdote and asking questions.
-Well, it's time to talk seriously.- Matheo said as the desserts disappeared from the table and tea was served. However, despite the certainty in his voice, he glanced at his wife seeking her tacit approval.
-I knew it was eating you up since we left."-Darius smiled slightly seeing the learned indignation on his friend's face.
-Don't even say that.- Burked the blacksmith.-After all, I can focus on something else...-The faces the rest of his family made evidently indicated that they had a different opinion on the subject.
-Draco?- Darius turned to his apprentice, who immediately focused his attention on him. It seemed that the dragon was getting tense again and getting a bit nervous. We'll have to work on that. He decided, unhappily thinking about the boy's past. Preferably in such a way that he wouldn't realise it himself.- Unfortunately I'll have to take care of a few things tomorrow and I'll be gone most of the day. Sorry.- He smiled. The dragon was already taking in air to say something, but he stopped him with a gesture of his hand.- In the morning I will show you the first books you will have to familiarise yourself with. When you have read them we will begin the practical study of magic. You will also become systematically acquainted with other books, so that you can slowly deepen your knowledge.
-Of course master.- Draco bowed slightly.
-That means you'll have the afternoon essentially free.-The mage added, glancing at Matheo.-Sadly, I suspect this situation will continue for the next few days. For that, too, I apologise to you in advance.-The dragon looked slightly confused again. It
