Under Hajin's recorded commission order, Ferra reopened the western archive after securing its compromised ceiling with six temporary support beams.
Fine plaster dust sifted between the wooden joists whenever the palace wards shuddered in the distance.
Didi entered the vaulted chamber flanked by two royal witnesses, with her official suspension marker clearly visible on her sleeve.
Her investigative access remained legally protected by the commission, though she was barred from reviewing unrelated administrative files.
Hajin followed closely behind her, keeping his damaged right arm secured beneath Vella's cooling linen wrap.
All four of his summoner Rings remained dormant within his core while he carried the royal commission scroll in his left hand.
Eirwen positioned herself beside the first row of document shelves, observing the proceedings from her designated treaty station.
