After shutting her door, Li Hua activated the barriers around her room, adding a few of her own just in case, and crawled into bed. She entered her inner space where Little Firefly greeted her eagerly.
"Master! What are your plans tonight?"
"Studying." Li Hua said as she petted Little Firefly, his golden feathers soft beneath her fingers.
In the span of a heartbeat, they both stood in front of the Library, its doors wide open and welcoming. After collecting the manuals that caught her interest and creating a neat pile beside her chosen seat, Li Hua settled into a comfortable chair. The familiar scent of ancient texts surrounded her, while stored knowledge pulsed gently in the air. Jade slips and scrolls emanated a soft glow that created the perfect atmosphere for quiet study.
