Dropping the Act

Trouble was stirring in Seraphina once again.

"Marcus, Fabian, let's go," Elara drawled, her voice lazy as she walked forward at an unhurried pace.

"Yes!" Fabian answered, sticking close behind her.

The crowd that had been blocking the doorway scattered to both sides like a tide, automatically making way. As Elara passed, people looked at her with a mix of awe and fear.

Marcus followed after her.