Adrian stood before Vice Dean Victoria's desk, the pendulum-driven clock ticking steadily between them. Her piercing gray eyes studied him, waiting for his response.
"Yes, ma'am. I figured it out through my studies. I've always been fascinated by mechanics. I experimented with different weights and materials until I found a balance that keeps time accurately, no matter the conditions."
Victoria's gaze flicked back to the clock, her fingers brushing its polished brass face. She was silent for a moment, but Adrian could see the gears turning in her mind.
As Vice Dean, she was no stranger to innovation, and she was sharp enough to grasp the implications of such a device.
The Academy's reliance on sundials and hourglasses which were highly inefficient.
A device that synchronized time down to the second could streamline everything. She envisioned students arriving promptly, instructors coordinating seamlessly, and even alchemy labs timing their brews with precision.
