draco met his gaze, straightened his spine, and resumed with renewed confidence. "i’ve made it clear for months now that my intent is to pursue a coaching role after my retirement at the end of the season." he gestured towards the copies of the prophet. "and as you all know now, i’ve gotten interest from teams all over the world — countries i’ve never even set foot in. and it was flattering, and it was a heroic effort on my agent’s part," he said, grinning at theo beside him. "but it wasn’t right. and it’s not what i want."