The group of Skye, Celestia, Lucas, Nicolas, and Tidas all chatted away about various things like Wyverns, and the real DragonsSnare Cottage. Tidas had barely spoken throughout their conversations. He'd make grunts, or cough occasionally, but didn't actually add much to their talks.
Unknown to the rest, Tidas was using his trait to heighten his hearing. He was eavesdropping on the king and Maevis' conversation. He'd distinctly heard his wife's name spoken before they'd gotten up, and headed over to the fountain. He knew it was bad form to eavesdrop, but he hadn't liked the looks Aero had been giving Skye.
As there talk progressed, Tidas again marveled at his wife's compassion, and progress. She was not only developing her powers quickly, but her character as well. She was polite and political in most interactions, and treated everyone with respect. Which was why he was currently taking issue with the Fae king, for Skye had done nothing to earn his ire.