but it wasn’t his mentor’s return or his safety that worried him. Even during this conversation, he couldn’t shake the thought of his exam results. The very dark thoughts.
A slightly awkward silence dragged on, broken only by sounds coming from somewhere outside the house.
‘Have you been to the harbour yet?’ Matheo blurted out unexpectedly.
‘No, I haven’t had the chance.’ The question caught the attention of both the dragon and the silent elf.
‘That's great timing.’ The blacksmith stood up and pulled a letter from one of the sideboard’s drawers. ‘I’ve been informed that one of our shipments has arrived at the port.’ He began to explain, looking more at his apprentice than at Draco. ‘I was hoping James would go and check the cargo, so perhaps he’ll show you Arkien while he’s at it.’
‘Gladly,’ the two boys almost shouted in unison.
