A Warm Summer Stroll

[Mestra]

I take the tea and drink slowly. It is a fragrant herbal tea. I enjoy the flavor and listen to the woman in front of me. An acceptance to an offer of an exhibit, I didn't really expect it. I suppose my hunch of her being the artist were indeed correct. It had its perks being perceptive, but it could be daunting when considering the affairs of state. However, this was a small visit without the formalities one would expect. It was unlikely I could make the trip to the capitol in this trip, but it would be nice. Perhaps, if all went well here a surprise trip would be possible... The hope faded that the woman in front of me might agree to that. Of course I knew that this woman was the Empress' sister, Mami. I had read the dossier, but did she know who I was exactly?

"Do you mind if I sit?" I motioned to the nearby sofa. Quickly gazing over her expressions I sat down without a reply. I took another sip of the tea. "This is quite delicious if I might add." I raised the glass slightly to indicate my satisfaction of the beverage. "I am unsure I would be able to visit the capitol on this trip, though perhaps it might be possible. Of course that is all up to your sister and you, your highness."