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She sat up, groaning. "Julian?"

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"That's a specific date," Elara said, looking up. She sat up, groaning

My Dearest Elara, If you are reading this, the gears have finally stopped turning for me. I have left you the shop. Not just the building, but the duty that comes with it. You always had the patience for the small things, the quiet things. Elderwood needs a keeper, and I suspect, after all these years in the noisy city, you might need it more. With all my love, Grandfather Silas. My Dearest Elara, If you are reading this,

Elara grabbed a flashlight from the workbench and descended. The stairs were stone, cold and damp. At the bottom, she found a small, circular room.