The First Lesson

Ahspid rested his chin on his left palm, fixing his bright purple eyes on Aideen's confused face.

When Tillian proclaimed that the princess's lessons would finally commence, it seemed that the magus himself was either uninformed about such a rapid change of plans and had not managed to prepare on time, or simply did not want to teach at all.

After all, he had a very whimsical nature, as Bella "kindly" put it into words each time his name was mentioned.

It had been quite a few minutes since the princess was brought to the reading room by Safie and left alone with the peculiar mage. However, the man remained silent, observing her with a soaring curiosity that hung in the air. 

As the oppressive silence became increasingly unbearable, Aideen released a long sigh and finally inquired,