The afternoon sun slanted through the tall windows of Aurelia's office. Casting long golden rectangles across the polished wooden floor.
The air smelled faintly of ink, parchment, and the soft lavender scent from the candle Aurelia had lit earlier. She didn't really need it. It was just habit at this point.
Aurelia sat behind her desk, fingers tapping lightly against the wood as she stared at the stack of papers in front of her.
None of it was urgent. Honestly, it wasn't even that important.
But it gave her something to do.
Across from her. Sprawled in one of the cushioned chairs, Seraphina let out a loud, dramatic sigh. She stretched her arms over her head, then flopped back into the seat even further.
Aurelia didn't look up.
"You're still here."
Seraphina grinned and kicked her boots up onto the edge of the desk.
"Of course I am. We're besties, aren't we? Can't I just exist in your presence?"
