The next morning the inner courtyard was humming with people. I watched from my balcony as more and more lords and ladies appeared while the day continued on. Many faces I did not know, but there were a few who had looked familiar.
Consort Celestia strolled through the courtyard observing the servants, who were hard at work, as they started decorating for the night's festivities. Apparently letters had been sent out to guests who had daughters in search of a bride for Lucius again.
The thought of it made my heart break a bit
It was clear, after observing these folks for quite some time, that the guests who had been invited consisted of some very important and prestigious families, and some notable religious figures.
