Mael Valerius chuckled softly, watching her slightly flushed profile, the corners of his mouth lifting in an amused arc, "Alright, I won't tease you. I'll watch you copy."
Indeed, he didn't continue to tease her.
He sat quietly by her side, watching her seriously transcribe.
His arms were crossed over his chest, his dark golden eyes half-closed, revealing a trace of languor.
In the room, the only sounds were the faint scratching of the charcoal pen on animal hide paper, and the occasional crackling of the torch.
This is what tranquility must feel like.
Copying the "Comprehensive Guide to Basic Spells" was a meticulous task, requiring accurate translation of the strange text, detailed depiction of the complex hand gesture illustrations, and careful attention to avoid mistakes.
As time ticked away, the moonlight outside gradually thickened.
Until she let out a small yawn.
"Alright, that's enough for today. The rest can be done tomorrow."
