The duo walked under the beautiful orange sky, admiring the setting winter sun as they reached Shepard's tower. With a scan of his student card, the magical door creaked open, revealing the familiar interior.
Almost buried under thick stacks of papers, the dean raised his head from his dull routine. Upon seeing his last disciple, his eyes glinted. "Took you a while to greet your mentor," he said, grinning at the ghost. Before Adam could answer, he continued, "Elysia explained everything already. It's regrettable to lose such an open-minded teacher. Thankfully, Reynard can replace her."