to suddenly break away from the human throng, where someone was constantly bumping into him or jostling him. The vestibule, though only a step away from the crowd in the corridor and the City Guards, was very quiet. On the desk, which must have belonged to the Secretary, lay two piles of neatly arranged documents, an inkwell and a pen. Further into the room was a waiting area. Four relatively private alcoves had been created using several filigree screens made of golden wood intricately carved with a star motif. Each waiting room contained two chairs upholstered in navy blue fabric embroidered with golden stars and a low table between them.
-Draco, make yourself comfortable and wait for me.- Darius turned around and the dragon saw irritation on his master's face. In addition, slightly nervous glances towards the corridor explained the reason for this behaviour.- No one should disturb you, and if you need anything, ask the Secretary.
-I'll announce you, Colonel. - The official was already standing with his hand on the door handle.
-Yes, of course. - Darius said over his shoulder and turned back to his student. - I hope it won't take long. - He smiled crookedly. - I have no choice, Draco. - The mage sighed at the end.
-It's nothing, Master.- The dragon knew perfectly well that Bleist had duties he could not neglect, and a summons from the Grand Master himself was clearly one of them.
-The Grand Master invites...- The secretary left the office and opened the door wide.-... both gentlemen.
Draco, who was already heading towards the furthest waiting room, froze mid-step. He looked at the clerk, then at the master.
-Someone wants to meet you.- Darius said this much more calmly than before. It seemed that if he had been worried about something a moment ago, everything was fine now. He turned and headed for the office so as not to keep the Grand Master waiting.
-But we've already met.- Draco muttered, and Bleist almost tripped over his own feet.
-Excuse me?- The Master stopped, glancing at the dragon and then
