C34 Rite of Celestial Summoning

After changing out of her enchanter's attire, Verl was preparing to rest in her silky nightgown within the Ducal Palace area of Heaven's Grace Area when a faint knock sounded at her door.

"Who is it?" Verl inquired softly, assuming it was a maid.

"Verl, have you gone to bed?" came the gentle and intellectual voice of the duchess.

"Mother?" Verl quickly made her way to the door