One could say they were being petty, or they should act higher than narrow-minded people like Cress since they are only dragging themselves to their level.
But neither Gladius nor Arianna gave a single damn about concealing their prowess or uselessly showing off. If anyone wanted to disrespect and strike them down, they would only respond in the same fashion, a simple rule they rather lived their lives by.
"Haha..."
Lyra's voice cut through the stillness, drawing all eyes to her lithe form. Her gaze, playful yet piercing, flickered over the assembled Mages before settling on Cress, the Royal Princess of the Arcanum Family. The weight of her stare was palpable, a pressure that even the most stalwart of the gathered Mages found difficult to bear.
