“Congratulations on your coming-of-age, my lady.”

Green, cat-like eyes gaze up at you through black wavy strands, holding your eyes captive. The voice of the tall refined man before you, deep and mellifluous, bows to you slightly with an arm across his chest, a charming smile across his lips.

Sean Durant. You knew of him, as the two of you attended the same academy, and he was quite the topic around noble ladies.

“I am truly honoured to have been invited to this banquet.”