With his purple eyes walking through the crowd, Nimbus crept through the grand hall. With their clinking glasses, laughter, and elegant silks, the nobility moved. When he saw a familiar figure making his way to the seating area where Lucian and his group were seated, his tail fluttered.
Lucian leaned toward Velmira in the seating area, teasing her with a smile in his eyes. Playfully swatting his arm, Velmira laughed, their effortless warmth contrasting with the gleaming splendor of the hall. Sitting close by, Vivien swung her legs while her inquisitive gaze swept over each passing noble.
Their conversation was interrupted by a bold, clear voice. "The birthday boy, enjoying his own feast while seated in a corner? That won't work."
Glancing up, Lucian's smile widened upon seeing Princess Thalia Elaris Duskbane, her blue eyes sparkling with mischief and her golden hair glowing under the mana-lamps.
