Although it was rare for William to meet characters he didn't know, it wasn't impossible. The novel was extensive, focusing on only a few main characters, but there were bound to be more scattered throughout the academy that the original story never bothered to develop properly.
Still, he couldn't help but dislike Victoria even though it was their first time meeting. There was definitely malice in her tone when she spoke to him, hidden beneath layers of polite nobility that didn't quite mask the condescension underneath.
William shrugged his shoulders and headed to the cafeteria where he got his food and found a seat away from the main crowds. His plate held roasted chicken with herbs that smelled incredible, alongside seasoned vegetables and fresh bread that was still warm from the ovens. The first bite of chicken practically melted in his mouth, the meat tender and perfectly cooked with a subtle smokiness that made it actually worth the walk to the cafeteria.
