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Rothen's appearance distracted Sonea from her notes. The mage gave the girl a weak smile.
- Do you even sleep?
- I do. And I study, - she looked at the man carefully. - Are you upset? Because of the rumors?
- Not only because of them,- the man winced. I spoke with the Administrator today.
Sonea turned pale.
- Did something happen?
- No, no, it's not him, - Rothen sat down on the edge of the bed. - About the rumors and...
- Moving? - the girl finished.
Rothen looked closely at Sonea.
- Yes. And how do you know?
- Lady Vinara came by and asked about the rumors, whether they were true or not. She hinted about moving — and that you'd lose guardianship over me.
Rothen carefully took her hands.
- Are you sure?
- Yes... Tania will pack my things, and I'll head to the Novice Corps on the Seventh Day.
- And what about training? In your room...
- Regin will overhear or persuade someone to overhear — the rumors will be further fleshed out, - Sonea bit her lip. - And what... What about the Library of Mages?
- Under my supervision and in full view? That can be arranged, - Rothen smiled.