There were shining eyes everywhere.
It wasn't every single cadet, but even the more serious ones were looking at him like he had to say something.
Anything.
And it was at that moment that King Garick truly noticed just how young these cadets really were.
"It's…a great facility you have here," he finally said, clearing his throat. He wasn't used to giving praise, but with all those wide, expectant eyes staring at him, he suspected he might not make it out intact if he didn't say at least that much.
Also, now that he thought about it, he finally understood why that boy's statues had such odd, shining eyes.
But actually, more than lip service or his daughter's obvious craving for his approval, King Garick really was impressed. The facility was extraordinary, and even more surprising was learning it had been their idea.
