Chapter 39: Chapter 36: The decision

Roderick's thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. He looked up to see Elara peeping in, a smile on her face. "The kids are doing well," she said, entering the room. "And you seem deep in thought."

Roderick chuckled, glancing back at the chalkboard. "Just thinking about the potential here," he replied, waving a hand towards the room in a general gesture.

She followed his gaze, her smile widening. "They're a bright bunch, aren't they? And they're lucky to have you."

He shrugged, brushing off the compliment. "I'm just giving them the tools. They're the ones doing all the work."

Elara moved to the desk, sinking into the chair across from Roderick. "Coming in I saw quite a crowd camping a short way from the entrance, friends of yours?" She asked with a cheeky smile.

Roderick chuckled lightly. "Actually, yours."