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|| Azalea|| Nano.ripe ||
Winter's statement was wrong. Elise grit her teeth, feeling her tongue ready to lash out with more venom and vitriol. Then she held it back, shivering. Garrel's laughter echoed in the theater that was her mind, he or she was clearly enjoying the show, five star entertainment. Elise wished she could see the comedy in it as well. It made no sense. Serenity seemed like a foreign creature. Like someone that did not really exist. A caricature. Yet fuller than life itself as she quietly admired the scenery. Was she afraid? Had Elise's outburst hurt her? She tried to apologize again but bit it back. She did not have the right to. She did not deserve forgiveness. They were going somewhere else now, Winter had more to show them than just those two houses.
There was one last one for them to see, the carriage stopping to let them out. The three girls were greeted by an elaborate mansion - smaller than the lake house, but still full of splendor. The marble floors were nice, almost looking Roman if you squinted, and had many bathrooms. Elise looked up, frowning a little. Not as high as she liked. She was hoping to have a tall spiral tower for herself - maybe she would find one later. No final decisions until Ezra had a chance to browse around either way. "I like this one too." Serenity said softly, glancing around. "I can see how I would furnish this room, and that hall..." She almost seemed to fall in love with each one. Did she want a big lively home like the one she grew up in, with three younger sisters? They returned to the carriages, house spotting done for now.
A dryad named Tuck greeted them at their next location, a spa day was prepared, with lunch as well. A picnic was waiting for them, soft sand padding her feet as she made her way to the mat. "Oh, there is so much food!" Serenity's eyes went wide, brightening up. Elise forced a smile, wondering how little she could get away with eating. "It certainly looks expertly put together." Reminded her of the fancy banquets the Lawsons always used to make to impress the rest of the noble families of their status and wealth, at the top of the ladder. A gift bag was produced, Winter's kindness in physical form. Guilt pounded at her heart. She was not paying attention in political classes. Was she supposed to contribute a gift as well? She snuck a glance at Serenity who did not appear to have a gift either. Was she safe then?
"It is really nice." Guilt wrenched at her stomach as she admired her name, etched in the silver within the glass circle. "This quality of jewelry would not be out of place in a noble house." Why did it surprise her that Winter was able to get her hands on this? Perhaps it should have. Serenity expressed the gratitude a lot easier than the black eagle had been able to. Elise was able to wear it herself, clasping it behind her with deft fingers. "Well... should we enjoy this spa to the fullest?" The food may not fit well in her stomach but the relaxation therapies she was greatly looking forward to.