The matter concerning Victor's aunt didn't greatly affect them. Polly Sutton's competition is nearing, and Dragon Shadow is in its first round of training at the competition stage, so Victor has been really busy lately.
He is busy at home rather than at Dragon Shadow.
Apart from going to school for experiments, Polly often stays at home too, making the study a mutual workspace for both.
Victor has been working on Dragon Shadow's second phase plan lately, wrapping up the Backflow Cove issue and organizing the next steps for those involved.
While searching for information, Polly occasionally glances at a busy Victor. He seems rather conflicted these days, a rare source of concern for him.
Polly picks up the book she wants to read and directly sits on his lap.
Victor wraps his arms around her waist and holds her steady, "What's up?"
Polly glances at the screen, "I should be asking you that. You've been frowning these last few days. Is something troubling you?"
