After arriving outside his room, Orion paused momentarily and let out a tired sigh, his hand reaching out to gently turn the handle.
With a soft click, the door slowly swung open, revealing the interior of his simple room, now slightly dark due to evening's shadow.
Inside, Orion's gaze immediately went towards the small figure sitting atop his study table, legs gently swinging as she curiously studied the scattered parchments that were left behind from his earlier research.
Hearing the faint creaking of the door opening, Lyra's head swiftly turned around, eyes lighting up instantly with joy.
"Papa!" she exclaimed happily, quickly leaping from the chair, her tiny feet softly padding against the plush carpet as she rushed toward Orion.
Reaching him, she tightly wrapped her small arms around his leg, her face lifted upwards with a radiant smile that instantly warmed Orion's previously heavy heart.
