"Hmph, you certainly seem happier about it than you were this morning," Lunise replied. She looked at Meesei sideways. "Perhaps that 'experience' can be put to the test while we are here. It has been too long since we found the time and space to compete magically."

Lunise returned to Nytala again. "On the topic, mother, speaking to you as an adult has made me appreciate father's relationship with you. You both speak passionately about your areas of study when you get the chance. And if how he raised me was any indication, I can see how he would have helped to push you to the excellence required to be considered by the Order." She sighed. "I wish he could be here."