The Strange Thought

"You should learn from His Highness. He is only a year older than you but he is much more mature in many ways."

Eloria was snapped out of her thoughts by her mother's voice. Almost blinking, she looked at her mother who finally talked to her; she couldn't care less about what her mother just said, she was just happy that she was now willing to talk to her!

"Mother -"

"How do you end up coming with my daughter, Your Highness?" Adeliza Camer asked the Fourth Prince before Eloria could say more words.

"As I said earlier, we are currently participating in a tournament and we are partners," Rayan Varence responded. "I saw her mounting her horse and asked her where she was planning to go. When I heard about you, I wished to come and visit you too." His gaze was briefly on Eloria when he added, "I asked Commander Eloria to come along, and thankfully, she agreed."