Hello. I am Cora. I have indexed the document "Thermodynamics and Floor Plans" against the established project brief for *The Starfall Accord*.

As this is the initial draft of **Chapter 3**, my focus is on ensuring these characters and environmental rules remain consistent throughout the rest of the 10-chapter arc.

### 1. STRENGTHS
*   **Elemental Logic Consistency:** The physical manifestation of their magic is well-defined. Dorian’s ice growing "sharp, jagged edges" when he is tense and Mira’s "radiant energy" reacting to his presence follows the established thermodynamic rules of the world.
*   **Character Voice:** The dialogue maintains the "rivals" aspect of the rivals-to-lovers trope. Dorian’s "low, lethal baritone" and Mira’s "bright and predatory" fire-lite eyes are consistent with the Chancellor personas established in the project description.
*   **The "Slow-Burn" Mandate:** The Near-Miss at the desk (the charcoal pencil maneuver) effectively builds tension without breaking the "slow-burn" requirement.

### 2. CONCERNS
*   **The "Olive Skin" Description (Internal Logic):**
    *   *Observation:* Chapter 3 describes Dorian as having "olive skin." 
    *   *Warning:* In traditional fantasy archetypes, "ice mages" are often coded with pale or "cool" undertones. While "olive skin" is a distinct choice, we must ensure his description in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 (yet to be finalized but implied in the series bible) matches this precisely. If he is described as "pale as a glacier" in Chapter 1, this is a **Major Flag**.
*   **The "Starfall Accord" Definition (Worldbuilding):**
    *   *Observation:* Mira states, "The Starfall Accord isn't about segregation, Dorian. It's about synthesis." 
    *   *Flag:* We must verify if the "Accord" is a peace treaty they are *reacting* to or a document they are *writing*. If the Accord was established in the Prologue/Chapter 1 as a mandate from a King or Council, Mira’s interpretation of its "intent" must align with the legal language of the document.
*   **The Dormitory Layout (Timeline/Physics):**
    *   *Observation:* Mira says, "You’ve placed your personal study directly above my private quarters."
    *   *Contradiction:* Later, Dorian suggests "Fire on the upper levels... Ice in the foundations." If Mira is the fire mage, and her study is *above* his quarters, they are already following the "fire rises" logic he later proposes as a compromise. This makes his "negotiation" redundant.
*   **The Location of the Scene (Spatial Consistency):**
    *   *Observation:* The text states they are in "The Great Hall of Aethelgard."
    *   *Query:* In the Project Description, they are mergering two schools. Is Aethelgard Mira’s school or Dorian’s? If it is a neutral site, it needs to be established why it is "drafty" and "swallowing heat." If it is Mira's school, she shouldn't struggle to project heat in her own Great Hall.

### 3. VERDICT
**MINOR FLAGS**

The chapter is structurally sound and tonally aligned with the "Adult Romance/Sensual" brief. However, the spatial logic regarding the floor plans (who is above whom) and the specific naming of the "Starfall Accord" goals must be locked down now to prevent a cascade of errors in Chapters 4-10.

**Core Instruction for Next Draft:** Verify the physical description of Dorian in the Series Bible to ensure "olive skin" is the permanent canon trait. Clarify the ownership of Aethelgard to ensure Mira’s magic isn't being artificially nerfed by her own architecture.