The courtyard was quiet when Wooyun stepped out, the evening sun bleeding red across the stone tiles.
Jaha had already disappeared to make the necessary arrangements, leaving him to his own devices for now. He headed toward the inner grounds, where he knew he would find Soomin. True to form, she was in the training yard, practicing with a spear longer than she was tall, each thrust clean and merciless.
Wooyun watched her for a moment before calling out, "Soomin."
She didn't immediately stop. She finished her set with mechanical precision before lowering the spear and turning to face him.
Her sharp eyes narrowed. "You have returned," she said as she gave him her full attention.
Wooyun sighed. "Yes, but unfortunately I don't come with any good news."
"…What happened?"
