Alaric sat at his desk in the workshop, his attention momentarily diverted from the ongoing work on the artifact.
A letter had just arrived, sealed with the emblem of Verdant Dawn Academy, the prestigious institution where he had spent the last several years of his life honing his magical and intellectual abilities.
His brow furrowed slightly as he broke the seal and unfolded the parchment, his eyes scanning the words written by none other than Professor Amelia Lyon, the voluptuous and beautiful professor of the academy.
The letter read:
"Dear Alaric,
I trust this letter finds you in good health. It has been nearly two months since your last correspondence, and I must express my concern regarding your prolonged absence.