The morning sunlight filtered through the academy's stained glass windows as Melisa hurried toward Javir's office. Students parted before her, some whispering the usual as she passed. Infamous nim mage, defended the queen, yada yada.
More so than any other time, though, Melisa was incredibly aware of her proximity to these whispers.
[Don't touch me, don't touch me, don't touch me,] Melisa thought, quickening her pace and keeping her hands firmly tucked in her sleeves. After her accidental glimpse into Queen Aria's mind yesterday, she was taking no chances with casual contact.
Continuously, her mind kept racing with the implications of what she and Raven had discussed. If the disc's purpose was to reveal secrets, was there a specific number they needed to collect? A specific type of secret? Or was there something else entirely they were missing?
Melisa reached Javir's office door and knocked, maybe a bit more forcefully than necessary.
