As dusk began to settle over Eryndral, casting long shadows across the city's bustling streets, Alaric decided to take his leave from the royal palace. The day's meetings and discussions had been productive, but he was eager to return to his own pursuits, to continue the vital work on the communication artifact.
He bid farewell to the assembled mages, offering polite but brief goodbyes. He sensed a lingering tension in the air, a mixture of curiosity and suspicion directed towards him, but he paid it little mind. He had made his presence known, had demonstrated his willingness to contribute, and that was enough for now.
