Advancement

[Ebiris]

"You're welcome, please visit any time," Alicia says as Marie goes to show Canderella out.

[Anastasia]

Once Canderella's gone, Antenora appears. Her expression is openly piqued as she says aloud, "Someone," she declares, "Has been gossiping. Canderella said a 'prayer' to me that I couldn't ignore."

[Ebiris]

Thankfully Marie isn't around either. "Oh you better watch out... although I don't think Talos is the jealous type," Alicia says in amusement as she stands up. "What did she say?"

[Anastasia]

"How she'd like to kneel and 'worship' me, show me how a succubus does 'things' better than an erinyes, and other such things." Antenora's voice is flat, "She's lucky that she's Ebony's friend - and she knows she can get away with it." Blowing out a breath, long and slow, voice calmer, "I suppose it is ultimately only a prank, and goodness knows I've grown to appreciate Marie's idea of a prank."

[Ebiris]

"Yes Antenora, I know what 'things' are," Alicia says dryly. "I think that ought to necessitate some kind of response so she doesn't take you so lightly, though... where does gossip come in? It sounds more like she's teasing you with a rather generic probe than using any inside information for that approach."

[Anastasia]

"I know Canderella and Ebony talk a lot, and she hit a few points that are..." A gesture, "If not confidential, at least not well known. I do believe your point is well made and will consider the right response."

[Ebiris]

"I see, a word with Ebony might be in order as well," Alicia nods. "Sometimes you can take the high road and just ignore such things... in fact by reacting you may be giving Canderella exactly what she wants. But all the same I think a response is necessary - show her exactly who she's dealing with!" she concludes by giving Antenora a supportive smile.

Besides with them tussling with Malcanthet right now, Canderella serves as a nice low-stakes entertainment on a similar model.

[Anastasia]

A nod, "I don't believe it truly intentional nor malicious. A word should suffice with Ebony. Thank you, Alicia. All the power in Creation, yet the wisdom to use it well must be learned every day."

[Ebiris]

"It's easy when speaking with friends to speak of other friends, and even if no one great secret is told a perceptive listener can piece things together over time. Don't jeopardise a friendship that brings both such joy, but still protect your own interests," she summarises.

[Anastasia]

"Exactly." Antenora smiles, "And perhaps if I can get Canderella to calm down, I can make a friend of her as well. Perhaps."

[Ebiris]

"That would be nice, she's quite friendly from all indications. Even that prayer... teasing as it may have been, you have to open yourself up to someone to pray to them, don't you?" Alicia observes. "In a way it's a cry for attention, really."

[Anastasia]

"Perhaps that is the answer then," Antenora remarks, "I've not had Aurora's food in some time. I understand they spend a lot of time in the eatery."

[Ebiris]

"Ebony often composes her reports while eating cake and drinking tea with Canderella, I've noticed," Alicia confirms.

[Anastasia]

"Then cake it is," Antenora says, going off.

Anything else here?

[Ebiris]

Nope.