Fractal Veil [2]

Vanitas made his way to the address Karina had given him for Roselyn's new workshop.

He knocked twice. To—Tok. The door opened to reveal a man in a white robe.

"Yes, how may I help you?"

Behind him, several others wearing similar robes were busy arranging the space.

'She already has people working under her. Interesting.'

Vanitas glanced past him briefly, then returned his attention to the man.

"I'm here for Roselyn. Is she in?" Vanitas asked.

"She's currently out. But, excuse me, who might you be?"

"Vanitas Astrea."

The man's eyes widened, and his face turned pale for a moment before he quickly composed himself.

"Ah, my apologies, Lord Astrea," he said. "We were instructed to treat you as an SVIP. Please, come in."

Vanitas shook his head. "No need. Just tell me where she is."

"She's at the Alchemy Tower, attending to some business."

"I see."