Elder Nicolas Saint POV “A night of rest is needed. You will sleep in the green room, it has high restorative properties.” Oracle Delphi’s calming tone and her magical energy settle over me, even as I want to refuse her offer. Time is limited and I need to go. Sensing my unrest, Oracle Delphi places her hand on my arm. Her gentle calming aura, intensives with the skin-on-skin contact. “Do not worry yourself with lost time. I will open a porthole directly to your home, no need to lose time with travel. And you need not worry about using your magic to get there faster, when it is needed for your Christmas Eve travels.” Her words further relax me. I give her a singular nod, as my feet lead me to the green room. Once within the calm, sage green walls, I slowly take off my clothe

