In the Shadows | Avelina & Safira
In truth, Avelina was a difficult pupil. Both stubborn and entitled, she was difficult to work with in just about every respect. In terms of sorcery, however, she was most dedicated to her studies, pouring her stubborn nature into an unwillingness to fail. Still, Avelina had never been an easy person to know.
Sweeping into the location where she was to meet Safira for her latest lesson, Avelina cast appraising eyes about the place. Though she did not immediately spot Safira, Avelina felt confident she could hear. At times, Safira seemed to appear in spots she’d not been just moments before, but she always seemed to hear.
“Where do we begin, today?” she asked, arching a brow at her surroundings. Avelina was not one to approve of decorations that were lacking in gold and in lions. “There is much and more to do.” Though Avelina knew it was best to keep the ring of knowledge quite smile, Avelina felt like crowing her victory and wrestled with the impulse to boast to her teacher of the death of Valles and the triumph of Lynessa.
Either way, there were things she could say. “My Lynessa now is mistress of a castle in her own rights. How is it my material influence increases more rapidly these…arcane powers?” Though, in light of her successes, she didn’t feel so cross about this as she had just prior to the wedding, she was sure to put irritation into her voice. Avelina, after all, was a princess royal and entitled to the best of everything.
Feeling more patient than usual, Avelina didn’t snap at her instructor and, instead, settled into the most regal looking seat, as was her due. To herself, she mumured, “There is much to do.”
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