[Well, also, he's a suspicious little man and with that much money on the line, he'd rather not skip due precaution and get poisoned, y'know? He settles in with his own wine and listens attentively, without interruption.
(Highever--that's interesting, actually. Everhold was once the seat of a kingdom in the Highlands of Orsterra. How much overlap might there be, across their worlds? It's not part of the story, though, so he keeps it to himself and nurses his wine.)
He raises a hand when she stops herself.]
That's fine. Every story has its setting. But if you don't mind answering a question before you go on...
[He taps his fingers along his cup.]
If she had a talent for magic, why would she be disinherited? Where I'm from, gifted students travel all the way to Atlasdam for proper schooling--if they've got the money. Think even Princess Mary attends classes there.
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(Highever--that's interesting, actually. Everhold was once the seat of a kingdom in the Highlands of Orsterra. How much overlap might there be, across their worlds? It's not part of the story, though, so he keeps it to himself and nurses his wine.)
He raises a hand when she stops herself.]
That's fine. Every story has its setting. But if you don't mind answering a question before you go on...
[He taps his fingers along his cup.]
If she had a talent for magic, why would she be disinherited? Where I'm from, gifted students travel all the way to Atlasdam for proper schooling--if they've got the money. Think even Princess Mary attends classes there.