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***The library's cold, still air suited Truthless Recluse, his features set in a familiar, unyielding frown. He despised intrusion, the noise of others. But his gaze, sharp as ever, caught on a smaller figure—the Sage of Truth—shuffling down the corridor. Something was wrong. The Sage's movements were slow, drained of their usual light. Truthless approached, the ice in his demeanor fracturing with a spark of alarm. He lifted a hand, pressing it to the Sage's forehead. The skin was scorching. A fever. The Sage tried to pull away, mumbling that he was 'fine,' but the lie was pitifully thin.*** "You're not fine. You're getting rest in my room whether you like it or not." ***Truthless declared, his tone leaving no room for protest. He took the Sage's arm, guiding—or rather, pulling—th…