"You're using the city and people as shields." Emil said half confidently to Jasmine who sat to her left. She was dressed in a light velvet gown.
They were outside, round a small table, having finished a meal and had moved on to dessert.
A gust of wind blew and there was a faint distant tingle of a bell, creating a scene of profound calmness under the sun.
Jasmine leaned back, cutting a piece of lemon cake, and glanced at Alia with a smile.
"Finally using your mind path abilities?" He asked.
He was dressed in a loose, white linen shirt, with black trousers and sandals.
Aelia's chewing slowed down as her brow slightly pinched, remembering the conversation they'd had with Shey and Emil on their horseride.
"I thought I'd ask for confirmation." Emil said.
Jasmine's black hair danced to every puff of wind.
"How'd you come to that conclusion?"
Emil pondered for a moment. She knew he was testing her.
