The Newcomer at the Round Table

White stone walls adorned with blue and gold.

A gate bearing the crest of a crown parting the clouds.

I was visiting the Crown of the Azure Sky's clan house with Whisker and Rodent.

The room we were shown into was spacious, and several people were already seated around a round table.

Raymond of the Crown of the Azure Sky, seated at the head of the table, spoke first.

"Whisker? That's unusual. You usually leave the Silver Rats to Rodent."

"Hm? Noah's here too?"

Vargas of the Golden Lion Corps raised an eyebrow.

"Isn't it a little early for you to be attending this meeting? Or have you finally decided to join us?"

He laughed heartily as he said it...