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the answer surprises her somewhat; her gaze widens for a moment, then narrows again, a steely glint entering the indigo orbs. i mean before, she shoots back, unsure whether the girl is truly clueless or needling her.

should it be the latter. . .

no, Lilia has behaved thus far under Prophet's watchful eye. and perhaps she feels so settled that she really does consider this place home.

but with her aims of 'princess'—which she knows had disconcerted her own daughters; one needn't be a mind reader to intuit their looks at the gathering of the youth—it is. . .interesting.

disturbing, somewhat.

but she's just a girl.

you were, too, once