The conversation began innocently.At first, Caveen remained reserved, answering Lysandra's questions with brief replies. He had come to the bar to escape the exhaustion of his twelve-hour shift, not to socialize.Yet somehow, she made it easy for him to talk."You work at the hospital?" Lysandra asked."Arvanis General. I'm a surgeon.""Twelve-hour shift?""Something like that." Caveen gave a tired laugh. "I just wanted a drink and some peace."Lysandra smiled. "And now?"He glanced at her."Now I'm not sure I want the night to end."Her smile deepened.They continued talking.They spoke about the city, their childhoods, travel, food, and the strange things people did when they thought no one was watching. Caveen found himself laughing more than he had in weeks.The tension in his shoulders gradually disappeared.He didn't understand why he felt so comfortable with her.He simply did.What Caveen didn't notice was the faint shimmer of magic gathering beneath Lysandra's fingertips.Sh
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