A few weeks passed by, as the early days of summer continued to grow warmer. Outside, the sun's scorching light blinded Irene's eyes, as she felt stuffy even under her airy and light dress. As she walked beside Isabella, back into the cool shade of the mansion, the two girls fanned themselves in an attempt to get rid of the heat.
"It's been getting hotter lately," Isabella sighed, tying her long hazel hair up with a white ribbon. "It's going to be hard, having to wear dresses in this heat."
Summers in Laydel weren't overly unbearable. Since the empire was located in a more northern area, the climate was usually cool compared to those of southern nations. Irene herself was more of a winter person, although she did relish summer days and ambience. But the heat - she could never get used to
