Rune, standing a few paces away, erupted into hearty laughter, his deep voice booming across the courtyard. ''Oh, Rae, you've done it now!'' he managed between chuckles, slapping his knee. ''You can't just say things like that in front of noble ladies!''
Caspian, ever the voice of reason, shook his head with a smile. "So crass,'' he muttered, chuckling. ''You forget these are refined young women. A little tact wouldn't hurt.''
Raegar blinked, seemingly oblivious to the stir he'd caused, and scratched the back of his neck. ''What? It's the truth, isn't it?'' he said, glancing at the Dark Fairy, who fluttered out of his pocket to hover beside him.
Selene, recovering her composure, let out a theatrical sigh and waved a hand dismissively. ''Honestly, Rae, you're hopeless,'' she said, though the twinkle in her eyes betrayed her fondness for his unpolished honesty. ''But I suppose that's why we keep you around.''
