A Presence To Be Reckoned With (2)

She wasn't going to answer until she was certain that all of her questions were addressed. Still, she couldn't help but shiver under the Priestess's scrutinizing gaze, feeling as though her body was being seen through.

This only made Aurora's suspicions rise, and she strengthened her defences.

Orion followed suit, sitting down with his gaze fixed intently on the Priestess, a mix of curiosity and caution in his expression.

Seeing that the two before her were unwilling to speak, the Priestess's expression softened into a light smile.

"Allow me to pour some tea for you before we begin," she said, leaning forward, putting away the used teacup, and taking two new ones from the tray to place before them. Then, she took the teapot and gracefully poured its contents, filling the teacups.

Orion glanced at the tea, which was a sky-green colour with a purple petal floating on the surface, before refocusing on the Priestess.