Meeting (part 02)

Elora's point of view:

I walked up the stairs behind the flower shop owner and into her office.

She asked me to sit in the chair across from her desk and we stared at each other in silence for a few seconds before I heard her mutter. "You look a lot like your mother and grandmother"

I smiled at her at the comment before adding. "Yes, many people tell me that a lot"

"*Laughs* I suppose so, so from what I can see you came along with the Royal Academy of Marva, right?"

I looked at my clothes that already made it apparent and nodded. "Yes, I will be participating in the event and I took the opportunity to come and meet her, as I would be in the region"

"Has something happened in the last few months?" She stared at me and hesitated a bit before asking.

I lowered my eyes slightly before turning my gaze to her and telling her everything that had happened in the last half year.

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*Sigh*

I heard her sigh and a wistful look cross her face.

Joyce seemed to be lost in thought and I didn't want to interrupt her.

I remained silent, waiting for her to continue, which didn't take long. "I had received the news that one of us was captured but... I never imagined it would be Alanis"

I turned my gaze to her and couldn't help but ask. "Did you get news?"

"Oh yes, but don't worry, your grandmother is still alive, they're just holding her captive."

Hearing this was like a weight lifted from my heart.

"Now let me introduce myself again, my name is Joyce and I'm in charge of the Aires family's intelligence group, we're spread across all five kingdoms and in case you need any information, just come look for me." A glow of curiosity shine in my eyes upon hearing about the intelligence group.

My grandmother had taught me everything I should know about managing the Aires Family for the past few years, and I knew how important these branches of the Family were.

"When my grandmother told me about the branches of the family I still had many doubts but since I found out about 'us' many of them have gone, after meeting Sabrina I finally understood why my grandmother taught me all this, I will be counting on you in the future"

"It's just like her to hide some things from you and it's an honor to always be able to follow the leader of the family, in fact, that's what we were created for and the Aires Family is still our refuge"

I nodded my head before commenting. "Selenicereus Witti, the moon flower, blooms only with the moon's rays and dies shortly after dawn, the period when the Aires Family will resurface is near, we will need of your help confront the approaching storm." I was excitement for meeting Joyce and continued speak. "When that time comes, I'll have to bother you Joyce"

She laughed heartily and I could see a distinct glint of anticipation in her eyes as she added. "We live and die with the Aires, it won't be any trouble!"