The doors to Principal Aldred Kael's office burst open with a resounding crack of magic as Professor Cecilia stormed inside.
Her emerald robes swirled about her legs, her brown hair unbound for once, giving her the look of a storm barely contained.
Behind his heavy desk, Aldred Kael, Principal of Camelot's Royal Academy of Magic, looked up with calm, weary eyes.
His long white hair fell over his shoulders, and his gnarled hand rested on the staff that leaned against the desk, glowing faintly with the enchantments of ages past.
This wasn't the first time this had happened, but he had a feeling that this time, Cecilia wouldn't let things go.
"You will release him." Cecilia demanded, her voice loud, echoing in the high vaulted room.
Aldred raised one snowy brow, knowing exactly who Cecilia was referring to. But this was a familiar song and dance, and he had his lines. So he played along.
"Release who, Professor Cecilia?"
