Riding back to the capital in the carriage, Lyra couldn't stop thinking about her earlier conversation with Charlotte in the workshop. Her clear, glistening blue eyes sparkled, her hands hanging by the sides of her pink-and-white pleated skirt, her pair of snow-white silk-clad legs stretched out comfortably, crossing neatly at the ankles.
Professor Charlotte had not only accepted Astrid being a lesbian, but also acknowledged Lyra as her future partner, even blessing their relationship with gentle words, wishing them eternal happiness and lasting joy.
This was truly the best possible outcome after Astrid revealed the truth. Not just Lyra, even Astrid herself felt it had gone a little too smoothly.
So much so that Lyra even started entertaining thoughts like, "Were all the hardships and difficulties before just necessary trials to pave the way for such smooth sailing now?"
