The soft click of the door echoed as Irina pushed it open, stepping into the cool stillness of her dorm. The lights overhead were set to a low, warm hue—calming, but bright enough to work by. Outside the windows, the faint glow of the academy's tower lanterns shimmered through the glass, casting long shadows across the polished floors.
It was quiet.
Not just in her room—but throughout the hall.
The Top 10 dorms were always more subdued than the rest of the student housing, but this week, with mid-terms fast approaching, it felt like the entire building was holding its breath. Even the usual ambient noise—footsteps in the hallway, muted conversation, the occasional laughter—had vanished, replaced by silence and focus.
Irina didn't mind it.
