A moment later, a single quiet knock touched the door.
Elara lifted her gaze from the open book.
The privacy crystal had already confirmed the visitor's Academy identification, which removed most practical reasons for caution, yet she still found herself watching the door for another heartbeat before touching the small release rune embedded near her side of the table.
The seal loosened.
The door opened, and Lucavion stepped through with the air of someone entering a room he had been using for years.
