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Amaranthe left the administrative office, thanking Cheska's advice though with a vague sense of direction, clutching the clue she'd given her.
A gift for Kayer.
Her mind churned with possibilities, but no idea seemed to settle right.
"Maybe a necklace would be okay?" she mused aloud, her voice blending with the soft crunch of snow beneath her boots.
"Wait, no, that's too casual. Hm, then if it's a simple book about mastering his light magic?"
The thought lingered as she entered the Rudenheischt Castle for Guests. The door opened and closed soundlessly, the faint warmth of the interior a welcome reprieve from the chill outside.
Distracted by her thoughts, she didn't immediately notice the figure lounging in the lobby until a sudden noise startled her.
A flip of paper, then a voice.
"A book sounds better than a necklace."
