Pale light spread beneath Elara's false name.
The registry crystal brightened once, tracing Elowyn Caerlin across its surface before several thinner lines separated beneath it.
WESTERN LIBRARY — PRIVATE RESERVATION
ROOM IV — UPPER GALLERY
SECOND BELL — FOURTH INTERVAL
The librarian glanced over the result, pressed two fingers against the crystal's edge, and drew out a small silver mark that settled against Elara's student card like a drop of liquid moonlight. "Upper gallery. The room will recognize your reservation until the end of the fourth interval. If you need an extension, request it before the final quarter."
Elara slipped the card back into her coat. "Thank you."
When she turned from the desk, she finally allowed herself to look properly beyond the entrance hall.
