After concluding his lecture, Vanitas called Ezra over as the rest of the students filed out of the lecture hall. Being his student assistant, Ezra helped the professor gather and carry the lecture materials before accompanying him to his office.
When they entered, Silas was already inside, as if awaiting their arrival.
"Just put those on the desk, Ezra," Vanitas instructed, taking a seat opposite Silas. "Then, sit next to Silas."
Ezra nodded and followed his professor's instructions. After sitting down beside Silas, he asked, "What's this about?"
Vanitas met Ezra's gaze. "I heard about what happened during the attack."
"...."
Ezra visibly tensed at the professor's words but quickly recomposed himself.
"I planned on informing you sooner or later, professor," he admitted. "I just wasn't sure when would be appropriate, given she was your student once, if I recall correctly."
