When they reached the practice room, he opened the door properly and stepped aside first, gesturing politely with one small hand.
"Please sit down at a proper distance," he instructed gently, imitating Alina's tone without even realizing it. "Leave space between each other. No crowding."
Boo floated inside dramatically, spinning twice for effect, but still chose a spot correctly near the window where the light was soft.
Kelpie settled near the center, his small pool of water spreading beneath him as always.
Rocky sat quietly with his small pouch of pebbles beside him, already reaching in to touch his favorites for comfort.
Felix leaned against the wall first, arms crossed, then slowly slid down into a seated position with practiced indifference.
Lucien and Sable sat next to each other, as always, their shadows mingling on the floor behind them.
