Eyes cast off to the side as she thought on steps, positions of the various pieces, but it was achievable. An element of satisfaction filled her smile, this chance encounter and his intervention had produced a favourable opportunity. His piqued interest only bloomed when she explained the result would also lend to his own cause.
Adaria carried herself with secure confidence in herself and her family’s position. Any slither of weakness aired could spell all manner of disaster, and she heeded her father’s words.
[color=#c14700]Mind the room, watch the windows, check the corners. Eyes and ears lurk in all manner of corners and while you may not set off an immediate trap, they could leave one in wait. The position of the crown is always coveted, not often by noble men.
[/color]So, she had kept most of her talents and abilities carefully obscured, cloaked from prying eyes, unless she had needed to make a point. She still had her family’s reputation to uphold, and she would command respect, just not always with magic.
[color=#9a00b2]“I have things… to do before then. Yes, she has an estate there. There’s also to be a wedding I believe. Perhaps a week after that?”[/color] The wedding would be an excuse to step out, give the spies something to prattle about, back to the ears waiting on news of her whereabouts. Adaria refused to give them the satisfaction of seeing her weak and her prolonged absence from the societal engagements garnered questions.
Adaria carried herself with secure confidence in herself and her family’s position. Any slither of weakness aired could spell all manner of disaster, and she heeded her father’s words.
[color=#c14700]Mind the room, watch the windows, check the corners. Eyes and ears lurk in all manner of corners and while you may not set off an immediate trap, they could leave one in wait. The position of the crown is always coveted, not often by noble men.
[/color]So, she had kept most of her talents and abilities carefully obscured, cloaked from prying eyes, unless she had needed to make a point. She still had her family’s reputation to uphold, and she would command respect, just not always with magic.
[color=#9a00b2]“I have things… to do before then. Yes, she has an estate there. There’s also to be a wedding I believe. Perhaps a week after that?”[/color] The wedding would be an excuse to step out, give the spies something to prattle about, back to the ears waiting on news of her whereabouts. Adaria refused to give them the satisfaction of seeing her weak and her prolonged absence from the societal engagements garnered questions.
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