"You know you are not permitted in my study without permission, your highness." Kairo called before you'd even opened the door all the way.

Battle mage turned court mage, Kairo was the most recent addition to the circle and certainly most tolerable of your curious nature.

A faint chuckle left his lips as he turned to look at you, nodding to the stool he'd already set up in anticipation of your arrival, "Come then, keep me company while I work. Heaven forbid you torment some other poor soul."