[ Great! Unbeknownst to practically everyone, she's been trying to put some subtle distance between her and Claude anyway. It'll be a win-win for everyone.

It's only when Sylvain plops down onto the mattress that Hilda follows suit with a short laugh. As she settles, she finally dispels Perry. There's a gentle breeze signalling their departure finally leaving she and Sylvain alone on the roof again. ]

Honestly, I'm surprised that there aren't any indents left from the books left in the mattress. [ There's a hum of thought as she drapes her upper body over the side of him, arms folded on his chest like a lazy cat. She tweaks his nose with her finger, grinning brightly at him. ] I think it's only fair, right? I did carry it all this way for you. And if I can figure it out, you definitely can.