"I really don't like that they didn't include Nana," grumbled Tessandra.
The girls were walking back to the Castle, a couple of hours later. Cessilia was still holding the heavy Almanac of the Hashat family, but she had already discussed plenty about plants and medicine with Ishira. As it turned out, the young women had a common passion for the study of plants and medicine, but also the same age and a real affinity. The only issue was that Ishira was visibly tied to her family and tribe, which had yet to make up their mind about Cessilia. She had kept her distance throughout, and spoke politely to the Princess rather than trying to get familiar. Hence, the invitation to a dinner that same evening was formally addressed to Cessilia, and only allowed her to come with Tessandra. Although sh
