[ Alphinaud feels the vibration of touch against the door even before he hears the jiggle of it. But instead of flinching, he doubles down on his strength, leaning further into the door to keep it firmly in place lest whomever thinks the room available for their perusal assumes they might have a chance.
He slides his Academician's arm out from where he usually keeps it, never further than arm's length, and says softly: ]
Alisaie ... it appears we may have company arriving very soon. You might want to locate your crystal faster.
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He slides his Academician's arm out from where he usually keeps it, never further than arm's length, and says softly: ]
Alisaie ... it appears we may have company arriving very soon. You might want to locate your crystal faster.