"I am hoping that this is a turn of phrase and not literal, Mr.Selikris?" Celeste remarked politely but glancing at Ebvion in understanding. Normally she'd have thought nothing of it, but she had to admit, it had crossed her mind too as she considered the very colorful beings in the room. She could see Altizica actually dragging his friend here.
"I believe it's an exaggeration, sweetheart," she told Ebvion. "Like to die laughing, or sleep like an angel," she explained.
"And I know you'd never drag anyone to your court," Celeste added reassuringly. "Responsible and good-hearted monarchs like you never have to, anyways,"
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"Really, Altizica," Ecta said, narrowing her gaze once again as she glanced at the child clinging to his legs, truly not understanding his obsessive fascination. "You are way too attached to these creatures," she remarked.
"And why would I want to touch that," she asked him referring to Aluin. "It obviously offers me nothing of interest, all I sense from it is fear." she surmised, very unimpressed by his children.