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Emily POV Two solid knocks by the girl could be heard, echoing from the other side of the door, and then we waited. It took a good five minutes before a voice from the other side said ‘Enter’. I had thought they had not heard the knock and wondered why the girl had not knocked again, but the delay in giving permission to enter was a way to test the person at the door's patience. The girl, having escorted others, knew how to wait and hoped that I would not suggest knocking again. She must have felt relieved when the word of entry was made, and I had not spoken a word, though I could only guess that was why she sighed. The heavy door opened with just a tiny push, swinging inward. Then, she stood aside and waved me in. Stepping into the room, I heard the door close behind me and knew th