*Click*
A soft mechanical sound echoed as the door to William's dorm room opened.
He stepped inside with a long, tired sigh that seemed to come from deep within his chest.
It was past midnight, and the room was dark and quiet, most of the students were asleep, and the whole campus felt deserted and barren under the full moonlight.
The moment the door closed behind him, the tension he had been holding finally loosened.
His shoulders sagged as he felt at home, and without even taking off his coat properly, he stumbled toward the small kitchen area with a tired posture.
He grabbed the nearest container of water and began drinking without pause, swallowing greedily until the entire gallon was gone.
The cold liquid burned its way down his throat, but he did not stop until the container was empty and his breathing had steadied slightly.
He had arrived back at the academy just past midnight.
