Elara and Selene quickly gathered their belongings, their senses heightened as they prepared to leave Professor Arthen's study. The faint knock at the door had shifted the mood from cautious to tense, and they knew that staying in one place for too long could attract unwanted attention.
Professor Arthen adjusted his satchel, a collection of his most crucial notes and research. "We must leave quietly," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "The city has ears everywhere, and not all of them are friendly."
Selene nodded, her grip firm on her sword hilt. "Do you have a safe place in mind?" she asked, her eyes scanning the room for anything they might need to take with them.
Arthen hesitated, glancing out the window at the shadowy streets below. "I know of a place," he replied, his voice laced with caution. "It's an old friend's home, on the outskirts of the city. It's secluded and secure. We should be able to work there without interruption."
