The mages who had escorted them bowed deeply and filed out, closing the massive doors behind them with a resonant thud. The moment the doors shut, the young woman rushed forward, her composure breaking entirely.
"Aisa!" she cried, her voice cracking with emotion. Without hesitation, she flung herself into Aisa's arms, clutching her tightly.
Aisa, normally composed, stood frozen for a moment before her arms instinctively wrapped around the young woman. Her voice was soft, almost disbelieving. "Erynn…?"
The Magic Tower Master threw back his head and erupted into laughter, a rich and boisterous sound that filled the chamber. He clapped his hands together, shaking his head in amusement. "Oh, I knew this was going to be entertaining," he said, his grin widening as he gestured toward the pair. "I wasn't expecting a family reunion, though!"
