"So, how exactly did you two meet?" Liam asked Arai, who was sipping her third glass of wine.
"Huh? You mean me and Serpent?" asked Arai.
Penelope chuckled, knowing that this was going to be a long and exciting story, and immediately poured wine into her glass. She didn't even care anymore if Arai broke the rules about not being able to reveal anyone's identity in this building.
"I and Serpent met… aah, almost ten years ago?" Arai was not sure.
So they had been friends since they were teenagers? Liam glanced at Harriet who was quietly sipping her b****y Mary.
"Serpent beat me in the Jousting Tournament and came first," continued Arai.
"Joust–" Liam was so surprised he turned his head to Harriet. "Madam..."
Harriet smiled. She explained, "That was when I was young and rebellious. I r
