Halphas sat in the mansion's eastern library, which he had turned part of into his personal study.  Morning....how wonderful.... he thought, as he sat playing with his 18k gold Zippo, snapping it open and shut.<br/><br/>He had spent the previous night, looking over some of his more recent student's records.  The current Shades had shown promise, easily harnessing the power from within them; but Halphas wasn't just looking for individuals that could protect the Princess, no he was searching for suitable apprentices.<br/><br/>Snapping his lighter snap shut a final time, he slipped it back into the pocket of his suit.  Taking a final glance at record he had been looking at last, he stood up and headed towards his room.  He saw Syn standing by the Princess' door and shook his head.<br/><br/>"You know standing there, isn't going to get her out of bed any faster." Halphas said to Syn, as he got closer.