Liam's gaze shifted briefly, not enough to look directly at Sheila, but enough to be aware of where she sat.
There it was.
The academy had not forced the structure, but it had created the opening. Sheila and Edith would need to move quickly now, before uncertainty allowed others to begin forming alternatives. Chris would likely understand the same thing. If he had been waiting for the practical exam announcement, this was the moment that gave him a field to work with.
Lucia's voice drew his attention back.
"Eldervale is not empty," she said. "The realm contains hostile entities, unstable regions, Myst irregularities, and environmental hazards. You will be provided with a field guide containing the information the academy has been able to confirm."
She lifted two fingers.
