「The next day, at the Magic Potion Workshop.」
When Aidele slipped on the deep purple Wizard Robe, the embroidered Time Trace Badge on the collar felt a little prickly to the touch.
She couldn't tell if the thread was really that stiff, or if it was just her own feelings.
She paced back and forth in the front hall twice, twisting the silver thread on her cuffs until it nearly frayed.
Old Finn handed her the Pass Token, giving her a second look.
"Miss, you're breathing more heavily than usual."
"Am I? Perhaps... it's because I haven't seen my father in a long time."
Aidele took the Token. The cold Metal edge pressed against her fingertip, and she paused for half a second before storing it in her Ring.
She turned and spoke to Ian, who was just coming down the stairs.
"We're visiting the Clan Leader today. You... will come with me, in your capacity as an Honored Guest Elder."
