She closed the book, frowning deeply.
"It's something I don't even know."
Kael stared at the coins in his hand. "I need to investigate it."
"Kael," Cecelia said quietly, "if you're planning to investigate, at least tell someone. Don't go
alone."
But Kael was already standing. "I'll be fine."
"Kael!" she hissed, glancing toward the librarian's desk. "Keep your voice down!"
Before she could stop him, Kael's excitement got the better of him. "Ancient coins!" he said aloud, almost shouting.
The entire library fell silent. Dozens of eyes turned toward him.
A professor seated near the corner looked up from his papers and frowned. "Excuse me, but this is a library, young man. No shouting."
Kael froze, then awkwardly bowed. "Sorry, madam."
The professor gave him a disapproving look before returning to her scrolls. Cecelia covered her mouth, trying not to laugh.
Kael gathered the coins and slipped them into his pocket. "Thanks for the help. I'll return soon."
