Disguised as a professor, Loid assesses the current situation as the Eden College Social Gathering commences.
There is no way to infiltrate the gathering without actually belonging there.
Since Anya earning enough Stella to become an Imperial Scholar isprobablyout, that leaves Plan B. Damian probably doesnt need to be told this.
But he has totry.
Anya has to try too.
Of course, this gives both Damian and Becky the impression shes stalking him.
And shes notnotstalking him.
But when Damian reconsiders since hes so sure his dad wont show, he cant do anything about it.
While hetsunderesAnya off, Damian gets her, and heads to the meeting place after all.
But Anya soon falls asleep.
Its that keychain that provides Loid the excuse to speak to Damian.
While hes apologizing, Donovan shocks his son by arriving.
Loid then introduces himself and formally apologizes.
Even so, Donovan notes that this is an oversight he hadnt considered, but acknowledges.
Once Loid departs, Donovan turns to Damian and asks what he wanted.
Then, to Damians surprise and boundless elation, his father says Well done, keep at it.
Simple and boilerplate they may be, hearing his father say these words absolutely makes Damiansyear.
That helps Loids cause.
It works like a charm, and it was thrilling to watch.
