A gentle breeze carrying the scent of flowers drifted into the room. Standing by the balcony, Severus gazed at the sea of blossoms below, finding the fragrance only harsh and cloying.
With Wenxiu Lord absent, such rich floral scents served only to irritate him to the point of wanting to destroy them.
Over the past two years, he had seemed to seal himself off completely. Aside from his studies, his days were consumed by potions and charms; his life had reverted to the dead silence it held before Wenxiu Lord entered it.
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