A Moon Later
"Did you hear? Isadora's been working kitchen duties for a moon now."
"Yeah, I heard."
"It's her penalty."
"I can't believe she went through with it."
"Me too!"
"It's amazing though."
"I think so too."
"Even though she's under Lord Raven's favor she still gets the short end of the stick."
"I heard she was persistent with it and demanded a penalty just because she missed the morning call!"
"I wouldn't have gotten any penalty if Lord Raven favored me."
"But she did…"
"Is she truly our Lady Raven now?"
Vanya heard everything in the Feast Hall, her eyes skimming to those who gossiped as she packed the last badges of plates she came for.
Isadora has been a hot topic during this period and surprisingly none of it was bad. It was almost like they were suddenly amazed by her.
They talked about her achievements—her bravery, her powers, or the penalty she took despite being under Lord Raven's favor.
