The door opened, and Professor Oliver stepped through.
"Oliver," Cecilia greeted the duelling instructor. "I didn't expect to see you here."
Oliver gave a small nod before glancing towards Noah, who was now sitting on the bed, all traces of the earlier transformation gone.
"Headmaster's orders," Oliver said finally. "I'm here to retrieve you, Professor. You have a visitor waiting."
Cecilia frowned. "A visitor? At this hour?"
"Apparently, an important one." His gaze shifted briefly to Noah again. "He wants to see you specifically."
Cecilia turned back to Noah, her eyes softening. "Rest. Don't push yourself too far."
"I'll be fine," Noah said.
She nodded, then followed Oliver out, closing the door behind her.
They walked in silence down the corridor, before exiting the infirmary.
Outside, the moon was still hidden behind a carpet of clouds, occasionally peeking through and sending its light down to earth.
