Vogue stared at the closed door of the private exchange room but decided he might as well wait and hear what Sean wanted to say. The young man had been helpful so far and seemed genuinely friendly rather than having hidden motives.
After approximately five minutes, Sean emerged from the room looking quite satisfied with whatever techniques he had selected from the archives. His smile suggested he had found exactly what he was looking for.
"Alright, let's go," Sean said cheerfully.
They both bid polite farewells to Mr. Malcolm, who bowed respectfully and wished them success in their cultivation journeys. Then they exited through the private office and made their way back toward the main entrance of the Citadel Administration Center.
Just as Vogue and Sean left the building and disappeared from view, something happened back inside.
