Fourth floor common room: Monday morning

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Karal had been up since before dawn (but not Dawn, he had no idea when she got up), and now he was relaxing in the common room with a cup of tea, some toast, and a number of books piled on the table in front of him. He also had a notebook, in which he was diligently writing.

Yes, he was preparing for his first class. Yes, he was happy classes were starting again. Yes, he might be a little strange.

Altra was draped over the back of the couch, watching Animal Planet. A special on big cats, to be precise. He didn't look impressed.