The blade of fire remained in its place as the young woman looked at Aether from head to toe. "Fawn's Magic Academy?" She asked after a few seconds of silence.
"Yes." Aether replied. He could feel the heat of the flaming blade. The young woman hesitated for a few more seconds, then finally let go of her spell. The flaming blade disappeared, and she took a step back.
"This is better." Aether sighed and lightly touched his throat. "And you are?"
"Freya." She replied after a moment. "From the Royal Academy of Magic." Her harsh expression softened with a smile. "Sorry for the, uh, sword. I was told these woods may not always be safe, so when I heard footsteps, I didn't want to risk it."
