The difference was noticeable the instant Kael crossed the barrier.
There was no impact, pain, or attempt to expel him. The magic simply passed through his body like cold water and, for one very brief second, searched for something in his blood that it did not find.
Kael felt the structure recognize that he did not belong to House Vharen, compare that information with the voluntary opening Nerya had just created, and instead of rejecting him, classify him as someone admitted by the blood within.
Not invited by the family.
Not authorized by the head of the House.
Admitted by Nerya.
That was enough.
Sylphie entered right behind him.
The barrier hesitated a little longer with her, perhaps because of the absurd amount of life she carried, but eventually allowed her through.
