Hearing a deep, low voice, I glanced up slightly, seeing the Empress' mouth moving.
"Ah, Chordeva. It's been awhile... Please, rise. Seeing you act so reserved is odd..."
Sighing slightly, the Marquess rose, looking towards the Empress. Following suit, the Countess rose as well. Looking towards my mother, I saw her rise slowly from her knees, and I rose as well.
Looking towards the assembled women, I was awed. All of them gave off a powerful aura, with the Empress and Sultana dwarfing the others, though the Marquess was only slightly below the two.
Turning her head, the Empress gave a light smile when she saw Jahi.
"My, your daughter looks just like you, Chordeva. And she has your gaze, Ria."
Moving towards Jahi, the Empress towered over both of us. Leaning down slightly, she pursed her lips.
"Oh? She has a soul bond... to you..."
