"Good evening, my dear mother. Mina. Oh, who's the little one?"
Aelindra was visibly in a very good mood, rising to her feet as soon as Cecilia and the others entered the room. At her side, a dark elf and a high elf were present, their faces familiar to Cecilia.
"Good evening, my dear daughter. Oh, Siraaeniel and Ephyrael, you're here as well. It's been too long. This little one is Marya, my apprentice. Marya, this is my daughter Aelindra and my friends Siraaeniel and Ephyrael."
Cecilia didn't know exactly how to introduce the two, so she went with 'friends.' In the game, she would say 'follower NPCs' or 'followers,' but it didn't sound right for her in this new reality.
"H-Hi. I'm Marya. It's an honor to meet you all!"
Her voice fluttered like a startled bird, and her wide, tea-colored eyes darted between the queen and the elves. The girl was a bit overwhelmed by the people present.
