“Luckily,” she spat, leaving it at that. Even without the colors, Estrellir could tell that he was a tiny bit uncomfortable in his skin, but she’d made her point. Upsetting the balance of power and rank between them would affect her more. He didn’t need one student, she, however, needed a teacher. Despite the hiccup, Thomas was good for her.
She didn’t comment as he was merely stating the obvious, trying to look wise. Resisting the urge to roll her eyes, the Konti nevertheless felt her lips quirk. At least he was more fun when slightly drunk, another lesson worth remembering.
The urge to roll her eyes got stronger when he explained how they’d continue, she couldn’t help it. He’d obviously slipped into teacher mode again. Disappointing. Then again, she should be glad she’d seen a slightly different side, glimpsed past his façade and caught him making a mistake. It was a game, nothing more – and while he was expert in all things magic, this particular Konti could surely beat him in terms of life experience. So she smiled, muffling the slightly sour tone of her reply. “No questions.”
Just then, the waiter returned with two steaming plates. As they began to eat, her head welcomed the food. It anchored and strengthened her for things to come.
She didn’t comment as he was merely stating the obvious, trying to look wise. Resisting the urge to roll her eyes, the Konti nevertheless felt her lips quirk. At least he was more fun when slightly drunk, another lesson worth remembering.
The urge to roll her eyes got stronger when he explained how they’d continue, she couldn’t help it. He’d obviously slipped into teacher mode again. Disappointing. Then again, she should be glad she’d seen a slightly different side, glimpsed past his façade and caught him making a mistake. It was a game, nothing more – and while he was expert in all things magic, this particular Konti could surely beat him in terms of life experience. So she smiled, muffling the slightly sour tone of her reply. “No questions.”
Just then, the waiter returned with two steaming plates. As they began to eat, her head welcomed the food. It anchored and strengthened her for things to come.
