The De Crescent Princess let out a long sigh, looking out the window of her carriage. She couldn't help but smile naturally, a slight taste of sugar still on her lips.
"...You look very happy, my Lady," noticed Dinah, who was smiling too.
"I am. I should have taken my friends' invitations sooner..."
Indeed, she had a very good time that afternoon.
It had felt a bit strange, at first, to ditch her usual alone time with the mountain of paperwork that would indefinitely wait for her on her desk, and instead, pretty herself up to go outside. It had almost felt like she was sulking at some stern partner, and ignored it by focusing on that reflection in the mirror. She had even liked dolling herself up too, and letting Yasina do whatever she wanted. Her raven hair had gotten longer, and
