Kevin's tone shifted, the light-heartedness from earlier vanishing as he moved into a more serious subject. His eyes scanned the room, drawing everyone's attention with the weight of his next words.
"There are many kinds of magic in this world," he began, his voice deeper now. "Black and white, right and wrong. But most of you," he glanced over the rows of students, "might not know much about these distinctions yet. You might be curious, and rightly so. For most people, even discussing these topics is forbidden."
A murmur swept through the classroom as the students shifted in their seats, eyes wide with curiosity. This was the kind of thing they had heard whispered about but never openly discussed. Lucian straightened up, suddenly very alert, feeling the atmosphere of the room change.
