After meeting Esmeralda, they retreated to the main sitting room of the castle for hot tea. Ophelia was astounded to be served by the maids' maids and to see guards positioned all about. All her surroundings, the castle, were evolving. Nikolai was becoming really relaxed.
With a polite wave, she motioned for the maids and guards to depart. It was ideal for her to be by herself with Esmeralda.
Esmeralda sighed softly as she took a sip. "Lia,"
Ophelia gave her a quick glance. "Esme? "Why do you look so worried when you just woke up?"
"I was so tired that I was shocked when I woke up in the castle. In all my years, I have never felt so worn out." Esmeralda mumbled.
"What do you mean that you've never felt so worn out? Rhaziel did mention that you had to have unknowingly used a lot of energy." Ophelia gripped the cup tightly muttering under her breath. "Did it have to do with our exchange of mystical weapons?"