The golden light of the mana lamps illuminated the set of wooden doors, and the crimson rope tying them together. Fen stood before them with furrowed brows and a confused expression. What did that rope even mean, he asked himself. The library was clearly closed, but why?
He folded his arms and pressed his lips together. What now? Suddenly, he was left with nothing to do. He wondered if Iris and the others were still in her room, if so, he could just return. If not though… He sighed. It would be an awkward situation.
He shot a glance at either side of the hallway. He could always go explore the castle on his own, but Aether's warning was still fresh in his mind.
"Hey!" A woman's voice startled him as she stepped out of thin air and stumbled to the side as she lost her balance. She quickly fixed her oversized witch's hat, then smiled. "Oh, do I know you?" She leaned forward, inspecting him.