Kaiden's presence settled into the library like a shift in the air itself, subtle but undeniable, as though even the ancient tree at the centre acknowledged him. He took a few steps forward, his gaze flicking between Aeliora and me, then lingering briefly on the paper in front of me before returning to my face. There was a pause, not long, but deliberate, before he finally broke the silence.
"What are you doing here?"
Aeliora straightened almost immediately, her posture shifting into something more formal as she bowed her head slightly. "Welcome back, Master Kaiden."
He gave a small nod in acknowledgment, dismissing the greeting with quiet familiarity before repeating his question, though this time his tone carried more curiosity than authority. "What are you doing at the library?"
