The dressing table and mirror won't be taken away by Miss Galina just yet; someone will send them directly to Galina Manor later. Since the matter of the relic is settled, the witch and Shard continued to chat idly about recent events, and about the registration details for the equestrian competition around the city tomorrow.
Suddenly, the door was knocked, and the maid's voice came from outside:
"Miss, Mr. Nesser, the theater manager, has brought two actresses."
The witch looked at Shard with a smile:
"Here they come, and they're still in costume. Shard, do you want us to leave the room so you can be alone with them? For an hour or two? Although I have great authority here, and could indeed threaten the theater and troupe to let you take them home, your reputation might end up ruined."
"Please stop joking, I don't recall requesting such a thing."
Shard shook his head:
"Besides, with you by my side, why would I be interested in any actresses?"
