Felix Caelus

What in all the worlds has Amelia been doing, hiding away for so long? She may not crave attention, but it’s obvious to Felix that she’s quite at home when she’s leading the dance. Entirely at ease among so many people. She’s almost a different woman, and he wonders what it’s cost to deny herself moments like this…

Not that he has time to dwell on his thoughts. Someday he might actually thank Stratos for all those sword drills – he’s not even out of breath by the time they pause. He even fancies he followed most of the steps. He reminds himself it’ll be even easier once his limbs warm up properly and grins at Amelia.

“One more,” he says. “The ale here is really rather good, but I can’t drag you away from the dance just yet. The others need someone to show them how it should be done.”