“I’d love to stay, but there’s a few more things I need to get done yet today.” Twilight set the book gently in the center of the table. “That’s the anatomy book that Dale gave Lyra on his first visit. The professors just brought it. I left them in room 232, if there’s anything you need to ask them. The dean is insisting that they stay until you give your leave. Except for Featherbrain; she came, caused a scene, and left again. She’s going to stay in town, though, if we want her help. The mare’s awake and was in the hallway with Dale when I came down.”