From the story of Chrysalis and Requiem comes a short story that takes place months before the main events of the novel. For solstice, Veaer Rosell and Adair Boudreau are immersing themselves in the recent academy tradition of receiving a tarot reading from their renowned peer Tychon Alastor Galacia. The atmospheric dorm setup and long lines in the hallway are just for fun, but Tychon's abilities are real and accurate just like his ancestors' before him. Veaer tags along to humour her best friend, but is caught unaware by how powerful looking into the future can be.