Pressure

"Here," Anfey said, tossing the scroll to Hagan.

Hagan reached over and snatched it out of the air. He looked at the scroll, then jumped up and dashed towards his room with a wide grin.

"Wait!" Anfey called. "Come back!"

"What is it?" Hagan turned and asked.

"Master Saul said you should go check out the magic lab. He was considering making an alchemy lab in there and needs your opinions. You can tell the butler about anything you need and he will fetch it for you."

"Really?" Hagan asked, stunned. He was already happy enough to receive the manuscript of the famous alchemist Jacob, now he was overjoyed. He had always wanted an alchemy lab, but he never had the chance to get one. Now this was a dream come true.

"Really," Anfey said, smiling.

"I see," Hagan said. He took a deep breath then hurried out of the dining room.

Anfey looked around and asked, "Where’s Suzanna?"