A hand loose on the bag over his shoulder, Elias walks into the main hall and sees Vinashy. A maid gestures calls to him to take him to his room, but he all but ignores her. "[color=cce5ff]Everything alright, Highness?[/color]"

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Faustine gathers her books and scrolls and slams them on her counter in frustration. She tears the makeshift map, covered in scribbles and marked-out notations, off of the drawing board. She glances at her clock and pales, then calls in a maid to get ready for bed. Her sleep is plagued with nightmares.