Asher raised a hand, gesturing gracefully toward Lyra, who remained standing without uttering a word, her posture composed, her expression serene, radiating calm and quiet composure.
"This is Lyra. She has been my personal maid since the very day I was born, which means she has accompanied me for all eighteen years of my life, before I even set foot in the Star Academy. Within the entirety of Crymora, I doubt there exists anyone who understands me more thoroughly than she does," Asher introduced her, his calm purple eyes fixed intently upon William and Finch.
Then, turning his gaze toward Lyra, he reintroduced the visitors in a measured tone, "Lyra, this is William, heir to the Canestane Barony, and this is Finch, heir to the Whahle Barony." He carefully enunciated their names, ensuring that Lyra understood who these nobles were.
