"What exactly made you change your mind?" Lucas asked.

"I told you! I just graduated, and there's nothing urgent waiting for me back home," said Ivy.

"Aryadelle and Taronia are so far apart. Are you sure your parents won't mind you staying and working here?"

"I've already talked to them. They're not very happy about it, but they won't stop me either," Ivy said.

"You're disregarding their feelings and choosing to stay here... You don't strike me as the rebellious type," Lucas remarked.