Professor Astrid led us swiftly down the hallway, her heels clicking against the polished floor. My stomach tightened with anxiety as I followed, with Silas walking close beside me. What had I done now? Was correcting her about the subway speeds that big of a deal?
We turned a corner and entered an empty classroom. Professor Astrid closed the door behind us, then suddenly her entire demeanor changed. The stern, professional mask melted away, replaced by an excited grin that transformed her face completely.
"Oh my goddess!" she squealed, clapping her hands together. "I can't believe it's finally happening!"
I took an instinctive step back, bumping into Silas who steadied me with a hand on my shoulder.
"Um, what's happening exactly?" I asked cautiously.
The professor didn't answer directly. Instead, she turned to Silas with gleaming eyes. "Is it true? Did you really feel The Spark with her?"
Silas cleared his throat. "Elara, maybe we should—"