Aether, as always, was staying after school to assist his teachers in cleaning up. He always did have that kindhearted golden retriever vibe, and he certainly lived up to the allegations.

As he stepped outside into the chilly winter air, finally ready to get to his dorm, something caught his eye. A student in the same grade that he knew of, but didn't really know. The only reason Aether remembered him is because of his teal hair.

"Hey, what're you doing here so late? It's Xiao, right?"