Sophia Williams
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The closer land was to large cities, the more they were worth. The land of the villages surrounding Horizon were some of the most expensive farmlands in Soleil due to being both fertile and close to a thriving market that depended on them. Many of the landowners, including farming families, were doing very well. Of course, every so often, a family would fall upon some tough times and be forced to make difficult decisions. The sale of ancestral land was one of them. From what JP had found out, small…-
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“Welcome, Lycée du Soleil first year students, returning upperclassmen, faculty, and staff!” Instructor Lange, the rosy-cheeked, gray-haired advisor for the baking club, stood up on a small stage in front of the administration building, facing the central courtyard. “Thank you for joining us today for our first ever Orientation Bake-Off!” “We have twelve competitors representing some of our school’s clubs. They have five hours to prepare, bake, and decorate their goods, which will then be…
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“Thank you for dinner!” The second years with them were smiling and laughing as the large group walked back towards campus. “Thank you, Ilyana and Lady Tori!” The third and fourth years echoed their gratitude, though appeared a bit embarrassed that they hadn’t thanked the two soon enough. “It’s our pleasure!” Ilyana said with a wide smile. “We’re all going to work hard this next week, so a great meal is a good way to start off!” Tori chuckled to herself as she held on to Ilyana’s…
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“This is unlike you.” “I’ve been busy,” Tori replied from the inside of a fitting room at the boutique where she bought most of her uniforms. She lifted her hands over the buttons of her shirt. “You know you have to move into the dorms a week earlier to guide the first years, too.” “I’m aware, Sonia.” “At the very least, your chest is growing.” Tori paused and squinted her eyes. “...Thank you, Ilyana.” She looked at her reflection in the mirror and made sure that the…
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Few people could tell the difference between religious orders through their clothing. Even those who were clergy couldn’t always identify the subtle differences in the clothing of various Belcoy orders, let alone laymen. Yet the young woman had boldly spoke out and not only identified the head priest escorting him to Horizon, but repeated the core values of that order. The confrontation that could’ve happened suddenly waned with her loud, but seemingly innocent question. And Constantine couldn’t…
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“It’s more prevalent in your part of Sur, isn’t it?” Tori asked. “In Presidio, it’s usually done between close family and friends, but in the southeast, acquaintances kiss each other on the cheek for greetings and partings, don’t they? I appreciate you asking first.” She remembered Marco and Mateo complaining that so many people kept giving them cheek kisses when they went to visit their grandmother, who lived in southeast Sur. The twins were natives of Horizon, so they were…
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Tori opened her mouth, but wasn’t sure what to say. The old man laughed once more and waved his hand dismissively. “It’s nothing terrible, I assure you. All good things.” “Oh....” Tori lowered her eyes. She wanted to ask more about the grid, but the old man cocked his head to the side. “Countess Guevera, I believe someone is calling your comcry.” Tori looked down at her pocket. The material of her dress was dark and rather thick; she couldn’t see the glow easily. Still, she stuck her…
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She was so confident in her belief that the Emperor made her Countess of Cosora to exploit her work abilities and resources. Tori never considered any other reason that didn’t involve keeping her there to develop the land. What did Piers’ grandfather mean about crystals? Tori narrowed her eyes and wracked her brain. To her knowledge, no one in the imperial family was a crystal master. They all knew the basics and could ground and charge, but nothing more advanced than that. Gideon was in her…
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“No, I noticed it, too.” JP rubbed his chin as they stood in the corner of the great room after dinner. Their voices were low and easily lost in the rapid chatter and occasional yelling happening around them. “She “I told you she was insane.” Sonia remained standing on Tori’s other side. Tori pursed her lips and looked at the parquet floor of the great hall. Normally, when dozens of people, especially dozens of wealthy, influential people, were enjoying her products, she’d be weaving…
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Tori couldn’t help but tap her foot under the table. She was distracted as she oversaw the game where six matrons of some of the most influential families in the Central Corridor were clutching thick cardboard cards in their hands as if their lives depended on it. “Lady Fargonod, please roll the dice.” The gray-haired old woman’s soft, but wrinkled hand shot down to the board and plucked up the dice. She rolled them in her hands before she released the dice into the center of the board. “Three!…
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