'I actually felt like I would explode if I continued looking at her, so I listened to his instruction as soon as the trance was broken.'
'I covered my ears too, when they started to talk because I'm really tempted to look at her.'
'Right, what did they even talk about?' Lydia thought as she glanced at Qhah-el. "Was Lady Marigold here for the celebration?"
Qhah-el stiffened. "That and some other matters."
"Like?" Lydia asked, wondering if he'd give her a clue.
"It's a political concern. You do not have to involve yourself," Qhah-el said as he stopped inside the chamber. "You should prepare for your studies. I'll be leaving in a while too," he said before he turned and headed to the washroom.
'Hmn… now I'm more curious.'
'He suddenly stiffened when I asked.'
'What exactly are those other matters?'
…
A few hours later, at Qhah-el's office…
Marigold can be seen enjoying some treats while Qhah-el was organizing some papers.
