“I think a stew would be better, easier to chew and digest.” Ranni muttered casually to Blaidd, who also seemed unfazed by the scene unfolding, just another normal day at Caria Manor. “You will find the list of ingredients on my table, coincidentally I was studying the subject.”

Study for your own good, because you needed a decent dinner.

As the half-wolf waved and began to climb the stairs, you tried to free yourself from Ranni's grip, like a wayward puppy trying to escape its owner.

It wasn't exactly the way her hands pressed your wrists and waist against the wall or the physical force she exerted. It was more like her magic wrapped around you like chains and held you still.

You were being very evasive, the princess didn't like that. Ranni asked what had happened, you backed away and practically growled at her. With that, the Empyrean narrowed her eyes and moved forward, pinning you to the wall in the blink of an eye.

And that's how you ended up pinned against the wall while she casually chatted with Blaidd.