Why was six nervous? Because seven eight nine.

“Breathing is overrated, specially when there’s so much left to do” said Ael with a small smile. She couldn’t afford a break, there was so much at stake in her position.

“Yes, otherwise I shall be the one tending them and I think that most of them hate me already, because apparently being Rian’s friend is considered a major offense among the women in this land” said the elf as she rolled her eyes, clearly bothered by their childish behavior. If Rian had been her target he would be hers already but he wasn’t and she had not tried a damned thing, why were they so…intense about their friendship?.

“Refreshing if compared with noble meetings I assume? People often find my company too serious to be fully enjoyable” said the brunette with a small smile.
“Im here for whatever you need my lady” she said with a small bow as they headed back towards the castle “Perhaps I could send you a message next time that I go to the market, if you wish and are able to accompany me”