The quiet resolve in Luca's expression remained as he made his way through the dimly lit corridors of the dormitory, the soft glow of enchanted lamps casting long shadows along the polished floor. The building had already grown silent for the night, most students either asleep or resting after the first exhausting day of the new semester.
Reaching his room, Luca pushed the door open and stepped inside, the familiar space greeting him with a sense of calm that he rarely allowed himself to fully appreciate. He closed the door behind him and exhaled quietly, letting the tension of the day slip from his shoulders.
Without wasting time, he removed his academy uniform and headed straight toward the bathroom, the sound of running water soon filling the room as he stepped beneath the shower. Unlike the morning, this time he kept it brief, letting the cool stream wash away the lingering fatigue and clear his mind.
