Mauve shuffled the cards again, absentmindedly while watching Elarin show off her knowledge on spells. She was surprisingly efficient at casting spells with her hand.
"I never see you at the academy and yet your magic is smooth."
"Because I have always been a mage." Elarin answered. Her fictional identity was that of a princess from a land of magic. So, Sigrid had helped her awaken and train day and night, learning to control magic. "Besides, there is not much to do as a queen--or consort. Apart from trying on dresses, walking through gardens, attending balls and doing charity my days are empty. So, I read book, train my magic and craft the art of seducing the king."
"Ew!" Sigrid said.
Elarin shrugged, Mauve giggled and distributed the cards. As soon as the game started, all the gossip barriers broke lose.
"So, is true that you were kissed by a certain prince?" Elarin asked Mauve.
